[Michlib-l] Library Security Cameras

[Director]

Good afternoon,

My Township is in the process of setting up a security camera system (we
share the same building) and they are (heavily) recommending that the
Library puts in security cameras at the same time. We are a relatively
small Class 2 library with a rural, conservative community. My Board is
divided on having security cameras in the Library and I would love to know
how other libraries have tackled this issue.

Do you have security cameras in your library or are you planning to install
them? What class size library are you? How does the public react to a
library with security cameras in place? If you installed them recently, did
you receive any comments/concerns from patrons regarding implications of
increased surveillance? Do your security cameras deter patrons from coming
to your library or do they increase the feeling of safety in the building?
Is your staff comfortable with security cameras monitoring them? Are there
any legal issues you have run into because of having security cameras?
Issues with full or partial coverage? Any other relevant information would
be greatly appreciated.

I would be happy to compile responses and share results on michlib if there
is interest.

Thank you,
Kelsey Rutkowski
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*Library Director*
*Indian River Area Library*
3546 S Straits Hwy
PO Box 160
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-8581
indianriverlibrary.org
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