Safeguarding Cultural Properties: Security for Museums, Libraries, Parks, and Zoos

In Safeguarding Cultural Properties, author Stevan P. Layne, the leading expert in the field of cultural property protection, draws from his many years of experience providing protection training and planning to more than 350 cultural and public institutions around the world. This book, the first to cover cultural property protection in depth, is a step-by-step guide for creating and maintaining a comprehensive security program in any cultural facility or public institution. Designed especially for those with limited security budgets, the book provides a proven and effective program for hiring the right security personnel, selecting the appropriate electronic security systems, and coordinating critical emergency response, along with all the other security issues unique to the needs of a cultural institution. For individuals responsible for the protection of the people, assets, and collections, Safeguarding Cultural Properties saves time and money by providing the essential resources needed for creating a short- and long-term protection plan. The only how-to manual written specifically for security managers of museums, libraries, zoos, and other public and private historic sitesSuitable for both large and small cultural institutions, and covers topics such as personnel security, fire protection, physical security, emergency response, theft protection, and moreProvides actionable, cost-effective solutions for institutions with limited security budgets and resources INDICE: Chapter 1: Emergency Preparedness Chapter 2: Officer Code of Conduct Chapter 3: Personnel Security Chapter 4: Training Chapter 5: Legal Rights/Restrictions Chapter 6: Physical Security Chapter 7: Fire Protection Chapter 8: Emergency Medical Response Chapter 9: Customer Service/Visitor Relations Chapter 10: Emergency Evacuations Chapter 11: Theft Prevention Chapter 12: Documentation Chapter 13: Patrolling Valuable Collections Chapter 14: Rare Book Collections Chapter 15: Collection Storage Chapter 16: Unruly Patrons Chapter 17: Use of Force Chapter 18: Workplace Violence Protection Chapter 19: Retail Theft Prevention Chapter 20: Special Events Protection

• ISBN: 978-0-12-420112-5
• Editorial: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 208
• Fecha Publicación: 13/05/2014
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés