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Don’t Let Lax Library Security Lead To Lost Treasures – Invest In The Classic N10
As a library employee I can attest to the fact that people steal from libraries. I have seen people attempt to steal DVD’s, and “accidentally” start to walk out of the building with library books in backpacks. I have also had patrons start to walk out of the library, set off the RFID alarm antenna and hurry back into the library, then leave and NOT set off the alarm. Unfortunately, in those situations, we work in a large library so we can’t always follow where the person goes to dump the property that sets off the alarm. Now, imagine the problem of library security and protecting all library resources, including special collections. These are books often kept in controlled rooms. Simply having electronic article surveillance antennas at the front doors of the library may not be sufficient to prevent the theft of these books. The Checkpoint Classic N10 antenna at the entrance to the room can substantially reduce risk of theft of expensive and rare books.
Why would the Classic N10 antenna be a perfect choice for protecting special collection rooms? If these books are protected with electronic article surveillance tags, should someone conceal a book and attempt to leave the room the Classic N10 antenna will detect the items. Library staff would have the opportunity to respond to the alarm and recover the materials before the thief could get away. The antenna takes up little space so it can be comfortably placed in the doorway of a special collection room.
Do you doubt that theft from libraries is an issue? Don’t take my word for it, here are some examples of actual reported thefts:
– From wfmz.com, posted November 30, 2014, “Eleven books in a rare and valuable collection have been stolen from the Berks County Public Library System”.
– nydailynews.com, posted April 25, 2015, “The feds are investigating the theft of eight priceless books from the New York Public Library, including one written by Benjamin Franklin.”
– According to civilwarnews.com, “…hundreds of items including Civil War books and pamphlets, were discovered missing” from the Vermont Department of Libraries.
– ithacajournal.com, September 20, 2014, “Staff at Cornell University’s Kroch Library reported to police that 142 rare books were reportedly stolen”.
Rare, priceless, valuable, all descriptions used for books that may never be recovered for the public again. Certainly library security includes protecting items of lesser value, compact discs, magazines, paperback and hardback books. Public libraries often operate on very thin budgets and trying to replace stolen materials is burdensome. According to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in a Fiscal Year 2012 State Libraries Administrative Agencies (SLAA) Survey, published in May, 2014, page 31, “In FY 2012, revenues to SLAAs totaled nearly $1 billion dollars across federal, state and other revenue sources, which represents a 27 percent decrease in revenue from FY 2003 and a 12 percent decrease from FY 2010.” According to the American Library Association (ALA) the total number of public central and branch library buildings in the U.S. was 16,536 in FY 2012. This number does not include school, academic, special, armed forces and government libraries.
Many of the services offered by libraries today include technology, such as computers and internet. Ebooks, Interlibrary loans, and maintaining social media and web pages also compete for the budgetary resources of libraries. New book purchases become difficult and replacement of stolen books becomes almost prohibitive. Protecting those resources already owned by a library is absolutely necessary, especially special collections. Library security is more important than ever to prevent the pilfering of materials.
If your library already uses electronic article surveillance as part of a comprehensive library security program, consider supplementing that security with a Checkpoint Classic N10 antenna in special archive rooms. If EAS is not part of your strategy, consider the benefit an EAS antenna could provide for you.
For more information on the Classic N10, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547
As a library employee I can attest to the fact that people steal from libraries. I have seen people attempt to steal DVD’s, and “accidentally” start to walk out of the building with library books in backpacks. I have also had patrons start to walk out of the library, set off the RFID alarm antenna and hurry back into the library, then leave and NOT set off the alarm. Unfortunately, in those situations, we work in a large library so we can’t always follow where the person goes to dump the property that sets off the alarm. Now, imagine the problem of library security and protecting all library resources, including special collections. These are books often kept in controlled rooms. Simply having electronic article surveillance antennas at the front doors of the library may not be sufficient to prevent the theft of these books. The Checkpoint Classic N10 antenna at the entrance to the room can substantially reduce risk of theft of expensive and rare books.
Why would the Classic N10 antenna be a perfect choice for protecting special collection rooms? If these books are protected with electronic article surveillance tags, should someone conceal a book and attempt to leave the room the Classic N10 antenna will detect the items. Library staff would have the opportunity to respond to the alarm and recover the materials before the thief could get away. The antenna takes up little space so it can be comfortably placed in the doorway of a special collection room.
Do you doubt that theft from libraries is an issue? Don’t take my word for it, here are some examples of actual reported thefts:
– From wfmz.com, posted November 30, 2014, “Eleven books in a rare and valuable collection have been stolen from the Berks County Public Library System”.
– nydailynews.com, posted April 25, 2015, “The feds are investigating the theft of eight priceless books from the New York Public Library, including one written by Benjamin Franklin.”
– According to civilwarnews.com, “…hundreds of items including Civil War books and pamphlets, were discovered missing” from the Vermont Department of Libraries.
– ithacajournal.com, September 20, 2014, “Staff at Cornell University’s Kroch Library reported to police that 142 rare books were reportedly stolen”.
Rare, priceless, valuable, all descriptions used for books that may never be recovered for the public again. Certainly library security includes protecting items of lesser value, compact discs, magazines, paperback and hardback books. Public libraries often operate on very thin budgets and trying to replace stolen materials is burdensome. According to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in a Fiscal Year 2012 State Libraries Administrative Agencies (SLAA) Survey, published in May, 2014, page 31, “In FY 2012, revenues to SLAAs totaled nearly $1 billion dollars across federal, state and other revenue sources, which represents a 27 percent decrease in revenue from FY 2003 and a 12 percent decrease from FY 2010.” According to the American Library Association (ALA) the total number of public central and branch library buildings in the U.S. was 16,536 in FY 2012. This number does not include school, academic, special, armed forces and government libraries.
Many of the services offered by libraries today include technology, such as computers and internet. Ebooks, Interlibrary loans, and maintaining social media and web pages also compete for the budgetary resources of libraries. New book purchases become difficult and replacement of stolen books becomes almost prohibitive. Protecting those resources already owned by a library is absolutely necessary, especially special collections. Library security is more important than ever to prevent the pilfering of materials.
If your library already uses electronic article surveillance as part of a comprehensive library security program, consider supplementing that security with a Checkpoint Classic N10 antenna in special archive rooms. If EAS is not part of your strategy, consider the benefit an EAS antenna could provide for you.
For more information on the Classic N10, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547
I have spent way too much time in our local hospital. First my grandma, then my husband, and now my grandma is back in. I walk in the front door and know exactly where to go and what to do. I feel like I know everyone’s routine. The nurses and assistants come around on their schedules and depending on what cart they are pushing, I can usually guess what they came in the room for. Those carts are the focus for today though, and thankfully not my feeling sorry for myself. All of them have some sort of laptop or tablet because they have to verify medications they dispense, record vital signs and more. These types of electronics are more common than ever in the medical field now. Because of their expense and the information stored, laptop and tablet theft is a real threat.
There are many laws governing the use and availability of medical information. Privacy laws are very extensive and when there is a violation there is a lot of red tape and bureaucracy to wade through. here is a lot of reporting involved and likely fines to be assessed. In the medical field, the patient’s records security is paramount. If the electronics that are used to store this information are stolen, it can become a public relations nightmare. Birthdays, addresses, social security numbers and more could be compromised. A successful tablet theft could be priceless information for an identity thief. If they can figure out how to get into the system and bypass the passwords, they would have a goldmine of details on all the patients.
Additionally, a laptop or tablet theft could occur simply for the purpose of resale. They may have no interest in getting the information stored on the device; they could just want to run it over to the local pawn shop and get some quick cash. And some people just steal for the sake of getting away with something. Either way, in the medical field, there is a constant focus on saving money and streamlining expenses. Having to explain to the hospital administrator how you lost one of their laptops or tablets would not be a good day.
Now let’s look at what can be done to stop this from happening. First, take a look at the Checkpoint N10 System. This is a compact version of what you see in many retail establishments. The pedestals don’t stand in the middle of the floor; they can be attached to the side of the door. And they still have the same detection capability as their larger counterparts. Checkpoint N10 allows you to keep the professional atmosphere in place, while still deterring theft. The device that works best with this type of theft protection is the Alpha Thunder Tag. This is a tag that attaches directly to the laptop or tablet. The Alpha Thunder Tag works with the Checkpoint N10 by causing the alarm to activate if someone takes one of the devices too close to the detection system. So, if there is an attempted theft of one of your electronics, your staff will immediately be alerted by the Alpha Thunder Tag. In the medical field, you have to always be on your toes and be ready for anything to happen. The theft of your devices won’t be one of those worries if you have a Checkpoint N10 System and the Alpha Thunder Tag on your team.
For more information on how to protect electronics in the medial field, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547
50 PRODUCTS THAT SHOULD BE PROTECTED WITH CHECKPOINT LABELS – PT3
Let’s step out of the grocery store arena for just a minute. What about small convenience stores? Surely they have tons of merchandise that are appealing to both the professional shoplifter and the opportunist, right? Of course they do! This is another set of product that the use of Checkpoint Label is an absolute must if you want to keep profits high.
I’ve compiled several items that are popular amongst criminals; how many of these are un-protected in your stores?
11. Razor Blades
Every booster loves unsecured razor blades. These expensive retail items are incredibly easy ton conceal and are even easier to resell once lifted. This is why you see such extreme measures taken by the large retailers. I personally can’t stand the amount of time it takes me to buy razors sometimes… Due to the high volume of theft in this particular category, you should not rely on one single security measure, in my opinion. You should approach this in stages. I would definitely recommend using Checkpoint Labels as a first step, with more security added, such as locking pegs, or Alpha Keepers. I say this because some groups of boosters will not be deterred by one measure. Keep that in mind the next time you are stocking your razor section.
12. Detergent
I still can not believe that detergent is such a heavily boosted item; but it is. Again, the ability for a booster to easily resell this item, and the large demand it carries makes it a prime target for organized groups. Just as we see with razor blades, it is often not enough to solely rely on EAS labels alone to combat theft here. You should use a mixture of hard and soft tags to convince the criminal that the risk is to great. Trust me, boosters are like water; they will go through the path of least resistance, and that’s usually the store with the more lax security system.
13. Soap
Soaps, to include body wash, are again in the category of easily concealable, less likely to be protected and easily resold items. I’ve seen boosters literally empty an entire soap aisle before. The product usually ends up in flea markets and “corner stores”, which give the thieves an easy way to make quick cash. What I’ve found that discourages this is a Checkpoint Label that also contains your store name and store number. Most fences will be unwilling to accept goods if they can be traced back to a specific store where the theft took place. This leaves the individual booster with nowhere the fence the goods, making the theft of the product less desirable.
14. Shampoo
Same as soaps and detergent, an EAS label, especially if you have the store name and number printed on it will discourage a good majority of shoplifters from cleaning you out. :)
15. Deodorant
This one historically hasn’t been that big of an issue for me, however I have many industry peers that say this is there most commonly stolen personal use product. It makes perfect sense. Everybody stinks, but who wants to pay the outrageous prices for deodorant when you can just steal it, or buy it heavily discounted at the flea market. A good EAS label again, can discourage shoplifting.
For more information about Checkpoint Labels, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547
Let’s step out of the grocery store arena for just a minute. What about small convenience stores? Surely they have tons of merchandise that are appealing to both the professional shoplifter and the opportunist, right? Of course they do! This is another set of product that the use of Checkpoint Labels is an absolute must if you want to keep profits high. I’ve compiled several items that are popular amongst criminals; how many of these are un-protected in your stores?
11. Razor Blades
Every booster loves unsecured razor blades. These expensive retail items are incredibly easy ton conceal and are even easier to resell once lifted. This is why you see such extreme measures taken by the large retailers. I personally can’t stand the amount of time it takes me to buy razors sometimes… Due to the high volume of theft in this particular category, you should not rely on one single security measure, in my opinion. You should approach this in stages. I would definitely recommend using Checkpoint Labels as a first step, with more security added, such as locking pegs, or Alpha Keepers. I say this because some groups of boosters will not be deterred by one measure. Keep that in mind the next time you are stocking your razor section.
12. Detergent
I still can not believe that detergent is such a heavily boosted item; but it is. Again, the ability for a booster to easily resell this item, and the large demand it carries makes it a prime target for organized groups. Just as we see with razor blades, it is often not enough to solely rely on EAS labels alone to combat theft here. You should use a mixture of hard and soft tags to convince the criminal that the risk is to great. Trust me, boosters are like water; they will go through the path of least resistance, and that’s usually the store with the more lax security system.
13. Soap
Soaps, to include body wash, are again in the category of easily concealable, less likely to be protected and easily resold items. I’ve seen boosters literally empty an entire soap aisle before. The product usually ends up in flea markets and “corner stores”, which give the thieves an easy way to make quick cash. What I’ve found that discourages this is a Checkpoint Label that also contains your store name and store number. Most fences will be unwilling to accept goods if they can be traced back to a specific store where the theft took place. This leaves the individual booster with nowhere the fence the goods, making the theft of the product less desirable.
14. Shampoo
Same as soaps and detergent, an EAS label, especially if you have the store name and number printed on it will discourage a good majority of shoplifters from cleaning you out. :)
15. Deodorant
This one historically hasn’t been that big of an issue for me, however I have many industry peers that say this is there most commonly stolen personal use product. It makes perfect sense. Everybody stinks, but who wants to pay the outrageous prices for deodorant when you can just steal it, or buy it heavily discounted at the flea market. A good EAS label again, can discourage shoplifting.
For more information about Checkpoint Labels, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547
