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searching bags
Here at NEDCC we are currently updating our manual, Preservation of Library
and Archival Materials, to be a full-text, Web version 3rd edition,
expected to be complete early in 1999. One of the new leaflets is on
collection security.
We were wondering if anyone could recommend any good articles/books, or has
had personal experience, regarding privacy issues *and* the searching of
bags/belongings when patrons exit *public library* buildings. These issues
differ from use of archives and special collections, e.g., lockers are not
provided, no constant supervision, no formal registration, etc. Recently,
there has been some question whether libraries have the legal right to
search bags, etc.
Any input on this would be extremely helpful. Thank you, and pardon any
cross-posting. Karen
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Karen E.K. Brown
Field Service Representative
Northeast Document Conservation Center
100 Brickstone Square
Andover, MA 01810-1494
kebrown@xxxxxxxxx
Tel.(978) 470-1010
Fax (978) 475-6021
http://www.nedcc.org
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