Security, Abuse of Library Materials and Prevention In Academic Library: A Case Study of Kenneth Dike Library, University of Ibadan, Ibadan Nigeria

Abstract

Electronic security systems are devices that are used with the aid of electrical apparatus to secure library materials. According to Rajendra
and Rathinasbapathy, 2007. Some of the electronic security systems installed in libraries are Electronic Surveillance Camera (CCTV), 3M
Electronic Security Systems (Electronic Security Gates), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system perimeter alarm system and movement detector. Libraries have changed with the times and so have their collections. Today a library’s collection contains a wide variety of materials such as expensive CDs , DVDs, popular books, magazines and difficult reference materials to replace. Without an effective security system in place, many libraries risk the problems with the temporary and permanently loss of library resources.