Abstract |
The questionnaire and the follow-up interview are used to collect data in this research. After analyzing these data, we discuss the findings in three aspects: (1) the current situation of collections security in university libraries; (2) the usage and evaluation of library security systems in university libraries; and (3) the applicability of RFID technology in collections security.The conclusion proposes suggestions based on the findings of this research: (1) the library should draw up a policy for collection security to build an integrated protection mechanism; (2) the library should establish the criteria to evaluate library security systems by writing a system requirement for proposal; (3) the training programs or courses of schools, organizations, and libraries should cover the issue on ”collection security” to build up a fundamental cognition on it for librarians; and (4) the libraries ought to keep sustained interests in the researches and applications of RFID system and technology.
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