Ensuring Security in Public Libraries

A public library is a place where you can find people of all age groups rummaging through the shelves trying to find the books of their choice and taste. This is a place where people can obtain information that is not easily available in stores. People visit the library for reference materials. It is indeed a remarkable place for book lovers, researchers, students, teachers, kids, adults and elders passionate about reading.

There is non-stop activity in public libraries. With so many different kinds of visitors, libraries can be easy targets for robbers, thieves, criminals and vandals. These anti-social individuals can disturb the peace and tranquility of the environment and cause great harm to others present in the area. Thus libraries need a very effective surveillance system to ward off people with misguided intentions and safeguard the lives of visitors and staff as well as the precious collections.

Among the many reasons behind the need for the installation of security cameras, one very prominent one is ensuring the safety of rare and priceless books. Due to their unavailability, these books fetch handsome prices and anyone could easily illegally whisk them off the shelves. To ensure the prevention of such incidents you need high tech surveillance equipment with extraordinary features. And that is why a digital camera or internet camera is the most apt and viable option.

With the internet camera every corner of the library is under strict supervision. This camera has some explicit features that can turn the tables on perpetrators. Having these cameras installed at exit and entry points ensures that each face is recorded to identify the culprits in the case of any incident. These cameras are easy to install and can be mounted easily on ceilings and walls without the use of many cables. There is only a single Ethernet cable which helps to transmit the images to a remotely located PC or any mobile device such as a PDA or a cell phone.

The camera has on-board software and 32 cameras can be controlled at the same time. The high quality optical lens that is used is equipped with pan/tilt and zoom features that enable it to carefully record each movement. With its built-in illuminators it can capture images in partially lit areas or even in complete darkness. There are other features that make it a stupendous device for surveillance purposes, too. The motion detection features helps in setting off alarms only when required, thus eliminating instances of false alarms.

Public libraries may also fall prey to unscrupulous staff. The network camera keeps a sharp eye on movements even when the premises are vacant. The camera has tamper detection features which will deter any unethical attempts of library employees. This device can be used effortlessly both indoors as well as outdoors.

Public libraries are part of our heritage and educate young minds about our history. It is a warehouse rich with large supplies of information. Damaging and ransacking these facilities means a loss to us as we will be deprived of useful information. Thus it is advisable to have competent digital surveillance systems to preserve our libraries.

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