Book Theft and Library Security Systems, 1981-82Review of electronic equipment used in library security systems in the USA - discusses inventory and sample methodologys for the measurement of book loss; describes features, incl. Technical aspects and cost, of commercially available systems; considers alternatives to electronic systems; includes text of Mississipi library materials security legislation. Bibliography and illustrations. |
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V | 28 |
VI | 73 |
Alternatives to Electronic Security Systems | 87 |
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