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Should a Librarian be appointed a Library Security Administrator? If so, what criteria will be used for that? What value and/or ideas does the Librarian bring to the job had s/she NOT being either a former Law Enforcement Officer or retired Military Personnel? Does it take away the professional growth of the Librarian?
These are pertinent questions that a friend of mine, who is a fellow Librarians, has since my friend'sappointment as the Coordinator of the Library's Security. Personally I think a librarian can contribute to the area of librarian management considering that most of us deal with security everyday at our various locations --- books & periodicals theft, book & periodicals vandalization, assault, child pornography, pedophiles, breaking & entry, computers missing, purses and handbags missing, etc.
I believe whoever is appointed into this position should be sent to some security and/or law enforcement training for familiarization, especially with the new technologies that are prevalent in the society. Also, the fact that libraries are considered safe haven for children, it is good that a librarian can be in this position.
What say you?
