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Article on Libraries Responding to COVID around the Globe
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 13 May '20

13 May '20

I posted this to the LM Facebook page tonight but thought others may want to take a look at this interesting view of libraries around the world and COVID. This article is from IFLA, the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions. The website provides a lot of information about how libraries around the globe are dealing with the effects of COVID-19. COVID-19 and the Global Library Field - https://www.ifla.org/covid-19-and-libraries<https://www.ifla.org/covid-19-and-libraries?fbclid=IwAR1Zyrcd6GELJp3lQbvUx7…> Always a good reminder that it's a big world out there. Thanks for the link Clare! Shannon White Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 Whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov> 517-335-1507 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan>

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MiYouth meeting recap for 5.13.20
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 13 May '20

13 May '20

Hi all, Today's notes are available: https://bit.ly/MiYouth_5_13_20, including links to the MeL & Data documents, as well as our chatbox. The chats are not recorded but all links, ideas and suggestions are reflected in the notes. If you've missed past weeks you can find all the notes/chatboxes here: https://bit.ly/MiYouthMeetings. Have a good one, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/>

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Plexiglass Barriers
by John Rucker 13 May '20

13 May '20

Hi all, Here's another option for anyone looking to put barriers up at your libraries. Pennzoni Display Company <https://www.pennzonidisplay.com/> in Sturgis has been great with us. They sell a wide variety of acrylic plexiglass products, including sneeze guards <https://www.pennzonidisplay.com/sneezeguard.aspx>. They also sell "drum booths" made of 6'x2' panels with hinges to allow you to have taller barriers if you need them. The edges are rounded off, not square and sharp like a piece of plexiglass from the hardware store might be, and the hinges make it super easy to mix and match the different sizes of plexiglass to custom make a wall with pass-through openings of any arbitrary length. Depending on the shape you come up with, it might be perfectly free-standing and self-supporting, like a drum booth usually is. Or, you can use gaffer's tape, which is strong, easy to work with, and leaves no residue when gently pulled off. (Gaffer Power is a great brand. Some of the cheaper ones don't tear off the roll as easily and do leave residue sometimes.) Pennzoni can do tax-exempt, but cannot do purchase orders. So pre-pay with a check or use a credit card. They were very responsive to email and phone inquiries, and even helped me load more than 50 sheets of plexiglass into my van when I went to pick it up. (We are close to Sturgis, they also ship via FedEx.) Attached are some shots of how we used these pieces to create barriers at some of our service points. One word of caution: while assembling the 6' sections is possible for one person, it really works better—and much faster!—with two. Be well! John Rucker, Director Branch District Library 10 E. Chicago St. Coldwater MI 49036 RuckerJ(a)BranchDistrictLibrary.org http://www.BranchDistrictLibrary.org Direct: 517-279-7848 517-278-2341, ext. 115 Fax: 517-278-2342 [image: barrier6.jpg]

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bird migration program recommendation
by Priscilla Burns 13 May '20

13 May '20

The Grosse Pointe Public Library recently held a virtual event via Zoom on The Secrets of Spring Bird Migration. Bill Rapai, author of three Michigan notable books, The Kirtland's Warbler: the Story of a Bird's Fight Against Extinction and the People Who Saved it; Lake Invaders: Invasive Species and the Battle for the Future of the Great Lakes and Brewed in Michigan: the New Golden Age of Brewing in the Great Beer State presented the program. He was joined by Rosann Kovalchik, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Grosse Pointe Woods. Migration is at it peak in Michigan right now, and the presentation packed a ton of information into a very entertaining hour. You can contact Bill on the Grosse Pointe Audubon webpage (he's president), on GP Audubon Facebook page or brapai(a)aol.com.

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Upcoming MeL Webinars: Summer Reading + Marketing Supports
by Breed, Liz (MDE) 13 May '20

13 May '20

Greetings! A series of webinars has been organized to support public libraries in two areas: 1.) identifying content that can support summer reading and learning, and in some cases that content specifically supports the Imagine Your Story theme this year, and 2.) ideas for marketing MeL content via online platforms. A couple of notes: 1. All sessions will be recorded and links will be provided for those who cannot attend virtually. 2. Registration is being handled directly by our vendors so it will not follow the typical LM registration process. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. Have a great day, Liz Upcoming MeL Webinars Tuesday, May 19, 10-10:30 AM EST Market your Gale Resources in a Virtual World As your community continues to move towards virtual connections, it is vital that your marketing strategy follow. Join this webinar to learn creative and effective strategies for spreading the word about our Gale resources. In this session we will showcase marketing materials and outreach templates available for Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints and Gale Business: DemographicsNow and discuss how to best leverage them in your library. Registration Link: https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_chOfFuVRSCu9fb72dhVj8g<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcengage.z…> Wednesday, May 20, 1-1:30 PM EST Britannica School Resources for Learners at Home! Learning from home has quickly become a "new normal" for many. This webinar will demonstrate how content from Britannica School can be used to provide support for online learning. Registration Link: https://britannica.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hDCpxjG0QZiPEKw_6UFh3g<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbritannic…> Thursday, May 21, 1-1:30 PM EST Britannica School Support for Summer Reading Programs! Looking for resources to support your online summer reading programs? Learn about how content from Britannica School aligns with this year's summer reading theme, Imagine Your Story. Registration Link: https://britannica.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2ye6OiRuSaibeJrq3yn4Iw<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbritannic…> Thursday, May 21, 3:30-4:30 PM EST World Book eBooks for Summer Reading Imagine your story with World Book eBooks. This webinar will cover a basic overview of our eBooks with a specific focus on how to use these in your 2020 summer-reading programs. This on-the-go digital library contains over 2,500 titles and is available 24/7 with unlimited, simultaneous access. NOTE: MeL's access to World Book eBooks has been extended to June 30, 2020. Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8219351201770163726<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fattendee.…> Wednesday, May 27, 1-2 PM EST Marketing Supports for World Book Content World Book has plenty of free, pre-created material to help you market access to your patrons. Join us for ideas on how to spread the word and find out where to access promotional material such as social media posts, bookmarks, flyers, and more! Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3736745649420579854<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fattendee.…> Thursday, May 28, 10-10:30 AM EST Leverage Gale Business: DemographicsNow to Promote your Resources Losing face to face contact with your patrons makes it difficult to inform them of the resources your library has to offer. Using Gale Business: DemographicsNow you can see your community makeup and communication preferences, to help tailor your marketing campaigns. In this session we will explore how to create reports and maps outlining the demographics of your area and discuss how that information can help you reach patrons in a distance learning world. Registration Link: https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xO1sFlsmSIKmfimyLjsAnw<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcengage.z…> Thursday, May 28, 1-2 PM EST PebbleGo Online Summer Program Ideas for K-3 During this webinar, you will learn some simple, but effective, ways to engage your youngest readers in an online setting. PebbleGo's range of topics, activities and reader supports make PebbleGo your go-to resource for fun, stress-free summer learning for kids and their families. Registration Link: https://coughlancompanies.zoom.us/webinar/register/6815893953991/WN_7wKagIH…<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcoughlanc…> Tuesday, June 2, 1-2 PM EST World Book Early Learning Content for Summer Reading How does Early Learning fit in to your summer reading program? Join us to find out! This webinar will cover ideas on specific stories aligned to the theme of Imagine Your Story. We'll also provide creative ways to use these stories and other features as tools for remote summer reading programs. Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5500743830908205070<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fattendee.…> Thursday, June 4, 1-2 PM EST World Book Kids Content for Summer Reading How does World Book Kids fit in to your summer reading program? Join us to find out! This webinar will provide insight into how to incorporate various activities and features from World Book Kids for the 2020 summer reading program - Imagine Your Story. Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8966420974332667918<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fattendee.…> Liz Breed Michigan eLibrary Coordinator Library of Michigan | Michigan Department of Education 517-335-1497 | breedl(a)michigan.gov<mailto:breedl@michigan.gov> www.mel.org<http://www.mel.org/> | Follow MeL: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mel.org/> and Twitter<https://twitter.com/meldotorg> May is Teacher Appreciation Month - recognizing outstanding educators. Learn more<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michi…>! [cid:image001.jpg@01D4FF31.24256D60]

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Head of Youth Services
by Terry New 13 May '20

13 May '20

The Kalamazoo Public Library is currently seeking a dynamic and innovative leader to guide the Youth Services Department in re-envisioning youth services in a post-COVID world. The library seeks an individual who will honor the history of services to youth and the strong partnerships the library has built within our community yet create a strong strategic vision which meets the evolving needs of our community youth. The successful candidate will demonstrate a successful history of inspiring and mentoring staff to reach high levels of engagement and innovation. Please see our website<https://www.kpl.gov/jobs/apply/?gnk=job&gni=8a7883> for more information.

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May 15 Reopening webinar featuring Kristin Shelley & ALA News: Business, government, education leaders call for emergency funding for libraries impacted by COVID-19
by Jennifer L. Dean 13 May '20

13 May '20

This Friday, 2 pm EST - don't miss ALA'S reopening webinar, featuring our own Kristin Shelley - ELPL Director & MLA President: “Working Together on Planning, Policy and Legal Issues for Reopening a Public Library: The Board, the Attorney and the Librarian” Free webinar- Register Here<http://www.ala.org/united/legal> Friday, May 15, 2020, 1:00 pm Central Presented by the Public Policy & Advocacy Office, Chapter Relations Office, and United for Libraries Libraries across the country are in various stages in the process of reopening library facilities. It is critical that libraries and their boards work together with their attorney and others to ask legal questions, change policies as needed, anticipate, communicate, and prepare. We are pleased to be joined by the team from East Lansing Public Library in Michigan, who will discuss how they developed their guidelines, digesting information for insight and decisions, and communicating with stakeholders. Join us for the next in a series of conversations about planning for the reopening of libraries. Speakers Kristin Shelley, Library Director, East Lansing (Mich.) Public Library, and President of Michigan Library Association Thomas Yeadon, City Attorney, East Lansing, Mich., and Partner, McGinty, Hitch, Housefield, Person, Yeadon & Anderson, P.C. Amy Zaagman, President, East Lansing (Mich.) Public Library Board of Trustees, and Executive Director, Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health A recording only registration option is available. This webinar will focus on reopening public libraries and legal issues to be considered. Future webinars are planned, focusing on academic and school libraries. Now for the news... ALA members, in case you missed it - thanks to generous sponsorship, ALA Virtual registration is only $60, with free registration available for furloughed library professionals. More info below. Business, government, education leaders call for emergency funding for libraries impacted by COVID-19<https://bit.ly/3ctfo23> A coalition of business, government, and education leaders are calling on Congress to provide emergency aid to libraries impacted by COVID-19 in a letter released today by the American Library Association (ALA). Libraries have suffered thousands of furloughs or layoffs due to COVID-19, according to the letter. Without federal assistance, more job losses are possible in the months ahead. The fiscal effects may impact future budgets, even as some areas begin to re-open and demand grows for library services. Read more<https://bit.ly/3ctfo23> ALA Virtual - Community Through Connection registration opens<https://bit.ly/2T0mqDz> Registration is now open for the American Library Association’s (ALA) Virtual - Community Through Connection, June 24 - 26, 2020. The three-day, online event will send a strong message that the library community can—and will—remain connected during this unprecedented time. Through the generous support of a select roster of event sponsors, ALA will lower registration fees from $175 for ALA members to just $60. Library professionals who have recently been furloughed, laid off, or are experiencing a reduction of paid work hours, are welcome to attend at no cost. Registration will close on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at noon Central time at https://2020.alavirtualevent.org/registration/register-now. Featured Speaker appearances will include: American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer and author Misty Copeland (Opening Session), Wednesday, June 24, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. sponsored by Penguin Random House; and Academy-Award winning actress, author and activist Natalie Portman (Closing Session), Friday, June 26, 1 - 2 p.m., sponsored by Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group. Read more<https://bit.ly/2T0mqDz> Tuliao to run 125 miles in support of Spectrum and in honor of NYPL anniversary<https://bit.ly/3fIOvZR> As The New York Public Library (NYPL) celebrates 125 years, Miriam Tuliao has announced that she will run 125 miles during the month of June to raise funds for the Spectrum Scholarship Program. Her run will honor 125 current and former NYPLers who have dedicated their lives in service to New York City and communities all across North America.These inspiring, indefatigable library veterans include adult, children’s and teen specialists, managers, technical and reference services staff, readers’ advisors, programmers, and directors. This is Tuliao's 13th consecutive year organizing an annual fundraiser for Spectrum. Read more<https://bit.ly/3fIOvZR> New from ACRL - ‘Games and Gamification in Academic Libraries’<https://bit.ly/2LAaF2R> The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “Games and Gamification in Academic Libraries,” edited by Stephanie Crowe and Eva Sclippa. The title explores the ways in which today’s array of games and gaming techniques can be used in academic library instruction, programming, and outreach initiatives. Games of all kinds, from breakouts and escape rooms to traditional board game collections, are featured in academic libraries in a variety of contexts, where their natural ability to foster interaction and communication is especially valuable. Games and gamification can be used to help students engage with the thresholds of the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education; locate resources and identify misinformation and disinformation; and build connections with faculty and librarians, in one-shots and for-credit courses. Read more<https://bit.ly/2LAaF2R> AWARDS AND GRANTS Wamecca Rodriguez receives AASL Inspire Special Event Grant<https://bit.ly/2ztP9dh> Tatanisha Love receives AASL Inspire Special Event Grant<https://bit.ly/2WNjxaw> Maryland Association of School Librarians awarded AASL ABC-CLIO Leadership Grant<https://bit.ly/2xXpOrJ> Kristina Graves receives AASL Inspire Special Event Grant<https://bit.ly/3crVSmv> Amy Gammon receives AASL Inspire Special Event Grant<https://bit.ly/2xWKLD7> Jennifer L. Dean - PhD, MLIS - she, her, hers MLA Board of Directors & ALA Councilor Dean of Libraries and Instructional Technology University of Detroit Mercy deanjl(a)udmercy.edu Sent using Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/ghei36>

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MiYouth - join us again today!
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 13 May '20

13 May '20

MiYouth Meetings are weekly, at 10am on Wednesdays; they are not recorded. The link & password is the same: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://michigan-host.zoom.us/j/506813991<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmichigan-…> Password: 454345 Or Telephone: Dial: USA 215 446 3657 USA 8883634735 (US Toll Free) Conference code: 519921 Find local AT&T Numbers<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.telec…> Today we'll discuss non-virtual programming ideas to engage families at home and Tween programming. See you soon, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/>

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Protective Barriers
by CDL Director 12 May '20

12 May '20

Hi, In case any libraries are considering protective barriers for public service areas between staff and the public here is one to add to the list. There are a couple of options to choose from and are reasonably priced. This company is Michigan based in Muskegon and you can save on shipping if you pick them up. The company has been helpful in answering questions and customizing. They have floor graphics as well. https://shop.wilde-signs.com/shop/hardware/employee-protective-shields/ https://shop.wilde-signs.com/shop/signs/s-d-floor-graphics/ Thanks, Jami Cromley Director Community District Library mycdl.org <http://www.mycdl.org> 989.743.3287

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Gateless library compiled
by Don Priest 12 May '20

12 May '20

Compiled answers from my question last week regarding going without security gates. Thanks to all who responded! Don't know yet what we'll do, but seeing that it seems to work well at other libraries gives me hope! Don, Garden City got rid of our gates in 2006. We have no security other than the circulation desk being by the exit (and alarms on the emergency exit doors). If we ever decide to go the RFID route we may reconsider gates. But that is a huge upfront cost. We would have to prevent a lot of theft to recoup the investment. Hey Don We are looking to remove our gates this summer. We are getting a new Information Desk and Computer Island and they will need to be removed to allow clearance since we have three. Half the time they do not work properly but that is because they are fairly old. I pay a fee to maintain them through Bibliotheque which is not worth the money. I agree, those who steal, find ways around gates so they don't really serve much of a purpose anymore. I believe Rochester Hills removed theirs as well. Hi Don, We haven't had security gates at our library (I don't think ever) but certainly not in the last 20 years. I'm sure we have some theft, but I don't think it's significant. We do have our adult movies in locking cases. We keep the music discs in a drawer and put them in the empty case at checkout. But given the declining circ for music CDs, that's less of a concern. Overall I like the cleaner look without the gates and enjoy not having the frequent false alarms I've experienced at other libraries. Hi Don, Just adding this paradigm to consideration: We updated gates at Northville in January 2018. When we updated the gates, we went to Envisionware gates, which serve dual purpose. They're not just security gates, but they're also reporting gates. Our gates count the number of people in and out (so no more separate door counter) Our gates report ANYTHING that's not checked out. So when there are mistakes (as common with any self check out), the gate informs us what item "went out the door". Not a random beep, but it reports the item to the desk. When patron returns (99.9% of the time), we know exactly which item to get properly checked out. We did have the same discussions before switching gates, but decided the added functionality would be helpful in the long run. There was also more than a bit of concern expressed about appearing to not be adequate stewards of the library collection if we were to just let is walk out the door... To finish this thought... before we replaced the gates, our OLD gates (3M gates) were essentially non functional. They only accurately activated if you were kind enough to rub your stolen material directly against a 5 inch diameter spot on the gate pedestal. Did we experience an increase in theft? On and off. Have we seen that lower? Yes, but that was likely because we all managed to catch onto the Video Game thieves. Hope all is well. Stay safe! Only reason I still have them is a people counter. Aanii Donald, I hope this message finds you well. We have never had security gates (or tags), and our loss rates are right in line with those of our partner libraries (Chippewa River District Library system, Coleman Area Library, and Pere Marquette District Library), with whom we share an automation system. My impression is the same as yours – they don’t really do much to deter theft. Our public library is staffed all open hours, but our college location is not (there are many open hours when the library is available and patrons can use self-check, but no library staff is there – this is during non-COVID closure times, of course), and the loss rate there is no different than any of the other locations in the system. Our locations (with the exception of the elementary school) are smaller than the other partner locations, but when I make these comparisons I’m going based on percentage, so hopefully as apples-to-apples as possible. Don -- I agree 100% with you -- honest people will be honest (VAST majority of library users) and stealers gonna steal. We had Checkpoint gates at two entrances that worked some of the time. Mostly didn't work. We were using RFID tags and either the gates would go off for checked out items or they didn't go off for unchecked out items.They seemed to be serving the function of getting in the way of people with walkers/wheelchairs, moms & strollers, and generally ugly at the entrances. We removed them about 5 or 6 years ago and have seen no increase in theft, etc. I did this at my previous library (southern Indiana) - suggested it here during renovations and the staff was sure that life on earth would end. So we replaced them. Waste of $$ in my opinion. One of the gates has already been damaged... We did install a pretty robust camera system and this was money well spent! We've got over 30 cameras in color and the backbone of the system is fairly easy to navigate and collect files from. The cost was roughly the same, and the camera system doesn't have any ongoing support costs associated with it. Unlike the gates... We've caught book damage as well as a lot of general mischievousness via the camera system. Hi Don. Following this. We are considering this too. I know of three Libraries the the Grand Rapids area that have. Ours are not working well and we stopped the service contract. Wat too expensive for the limited amount of theft. When they die, they die. 😉 Best wishes and I hope you are well. We have not had security gates before because of how small our entryway is. I do really wish we had the ability to have gates sometimes. Our newest DVDs do not seem to stay very long- especially anything Marvel. We are a late fine free library so people could really keep something for a long time if they wanted. I am thinking they might be just trying to sell them. If we were to get a bigger building, we would have to make a decision about this since we would then have an option. On the other hand, another library I worked at that did have security gates had a problem of an organized group checking out large quantities of video games and never returning them with the intention of selling them. Their way to help prevent this was making a more strict limit to items checked out at a time. It is so disheartening that people will always seem to find a way to do this. You might be onto something. Let me know what you decide! I would be interested to know. This is just my two cents without statistics or a study. Your theory has merit, but I think the gates can alert patrons who might have forgotten that they put an item in their bag or grabbed a thin item with their stack of homework papers, or missed checking out an item due to some error either with self check out or with a clerk. They might also deter a less determined thief. The gates can help deter less experienced or determined thieves and prevent 'accidental' thefts. You could think of them like a bike cable lock compared to a stronger U-lock. The cable will deter someone from grabbing an unlocked bike, but not the person carrying bolt cutters. The thief has to work harder, plan ahead, and be more determined to steal. Hi Don, Would you please share the responses you get about removing security gates? Our security gates haven’t worked for several years, but we have left them up, hopefully as a deterrent (not that they deter much). I’d love to take them out, so learning about the experiences of other libraries would be helpful. I saw your inquiry on MichLib-L. Ypsi is planning a new branch library in Superior Township, and we will not be investing in gates for this location. It is a budget decision for us but I tend to agree with you that gates do not deter those who are most determined to steal. If you get some good responses I hope you'll share. Thanks! Hi Donald, We are a Class IV library and we had non-working gates that preceded me (I’ve been at Brandon for five years). When we renovated last year, we removed the gates. It’s hard to say whether or not the theft rate is any higher since the gates hadn’t worked for years. However, I managed the Central Library in Sacramento, CA and when we had gates and the alarm went off, security would check their bags and it was almost always something that hadn’t checked out properly from the self-check machines. I question whether the cost of the gates is worth the loss rate, but I’ve never run that study. We will be removing our gates soon. They have not worked for a few years but we left them as a visual deterrence. We have not noticed any change in loss of items since the system stopped working. Donald Priest Director Southgate Veterans Memorial Library 14680 Dix-Toledo Rd. Southgate MI 48195 734-258-3002

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