Greetings, Like many other libraries, we strive to balance increasing access with protecting our community's investment in our collection. Today, I had a conversation with our circulation manager about the expected amount of lost or stolen materials as a routine part of library operations. I was hoping to find an established benchmark (e.g., libraries typically lose *X%* of their collection value annually), but so far, I haven’t come across anything definitive. Has anyone else looked into this or found useful data on this topic? Having a benchmark would help us assess whether our current loss levels are within a reasonable range or if they indicate a need to adjust our policies or security measures. Any insights or resources you can share would be greatly appreciated. Cheers! Scott W. Morey he/him/his Assistant Director for Technology Traverse Area District Library smorey@tadl.org (231) 932-8531