Open AccessReducing Book Theft at University Libraries
Author(s) -
Daren Mansfield
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
library and information research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2752-7336
pISSN - 1756-1086
DOI - 10.29173/lirg98
Subject(s) - dilemma , stock (firearms) , business , internet privacy , library science , world wide web , computer science , sociology , engineering , mechanical engineering , philosophy , epistemology
After the local press reported how a student stole books from the University Library and sold them on the online marketplace, eBay, it became clear that hardly any research had been undertaken into book theft at university libraries. This article puts forward some valuable recommendations that could be practically implemented, mindful of the dilemma of the juxtaposed needs of social inclusion and stock security.
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