we have a general policy,
one paper, one pencil must wear gloves!
no bags no back packs no jackets no hats no envelopes. Sensitive documents
are brought to them for examination and carefully checked before allowing
patrons to leave.
They are permitted to bring in a cd to be burned or floppies though. have
digital copy camera set up!
Patrons not wishing to comply are reminded that democracy only exists on the
other side of the front sidewalk!
ed sharpe archivist for smecc
see the website at http://www.smecc.org
----- Original Message -----
From: "Katherine Bolinger" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2002 8:08 PM
Subject: Re: Library/Archives Security
> Seems an easy solution to Lori's problem would be a small open bin that
> libraries could supply so people can carry their "tools" of research and
> still have them visible to library personnel. Don't know if this is
> practical from a library point of view, but it seems it would make a
> researcher's life a lot simpler.
>
>
>
> on 2/21/02 05:46 PM, Lori Allen at [log in to unmask] wrote:
>
> > As a graduate research assistant I utilize three different libraries
with
> > very strict security for their archives. In the larger facility, you
may
> > bring in paper. That's it. They provide pencils. No purses, handbags,
> > briefcases, book bags of any kind are allowed. They provide lockers in
the
> > lobby at no charge. Many researchers bring in lap tops (no case).
> > At the on-campus library, you are allowed a small notebook and pencil in
the
> > rare-book reading room. Lockers are provided at no charge for bags and
> > coats. At the main branch of the county library in the special
collections
> > unit, you may bring in a lap top without its case, some notepaper and a
> > pencil. No purses, bags of any kind and no 3-ring binders, books,
> > notebooks, etc. may by brought into the area. They did not make me check
my
> > coat, however.
> > I operate on a strictly electronic format. I use a Palm m500 with
keyboard
> > and software that runs MS Word and Excel documents. I keep both the
Palm
> > and the keyboard in tight-fitting cases and have had no problem with
> > bringing any of these items into these 3 facilities.
> >
> > Personally, I find it somewhat annoying because I can't carry my phone
(on
> > vibrate), Palm w/keyboard, wallet for copies and keys all at the same
time.
> > Plus, then when I get up to check something else, I have to leave my
stuff
> > unattended while I am across the room. I can understand the security
needs
> > and support the no book bags, large notebook part of it, but I do wish
> > purses were allowed (or some type of SMALL bag) which I would gladly
consent
> > to having checked upon exit.
> >
> >
> > Lori Allen,
> > Grad Student, UMSL
>
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