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Security in Museums, Archives and Libraries - A Practical Guide

“Security is an essential part of life today, whether we like it or not. Most organisations see the need to allocate resources to security to protect their assets, customers and employees.

 

Museums, galleries, libraries and archives have the added duty and responsibility of protecting the nation’s cultural assets.

 

Resource believes that security should be provided in a structured and effective manner that represents best value. This publication is intended to support and guide the implementation of this principle and act as a valuable, practical tool for operational managers across the sector.

 

Security in Museums, Archives and Libraries is largely concerned with protecting collections, whether they are works of art, historic books or archives. At the same time, it recognizes that security management within the sector is complex and wide-ranging. More detailed guidance has been included in Part 3, therefore, which can be dipped into as necessary.”