1st Edition

Museum Security and Protection A Handbook for Cultural Heritage Institutions

Edited By Robert Burke, David Liston Copyright 1993
336 Pages
by Routledge

336 Pages
by Routledge

336 Pages
by Routledge

The ICMS Handbook is acknowledged as the international standard text for basic security procedures. It was first published as A Basic Guide to Museum Security , and is now fully revised, enlarged and updated. The manual covers: general principles security, theft and burglary: security personnel; training; collection management and transport; disaster planning; fire and environmental hazards;... Read more
Dedication  Foreword  Table of Contents  Basic Protection Services  1. Basic Cultural Protection  2. Cultural Protection Duties and Responsibilities  3. Vigilance and Guard Services  4. Protection, Security and Conservation of Collections  Building Protection Services  5. Physical Security  6. Building Management and Control  7. Electronic Building Protection  8. Building Fire Protection  9. Building Construction, Renovation and Rehabilitation  Special Protection Services  10. Non Building Cultural Property Protection  11. Personal Safety  12. Emergency Planning and Operation  Recommendations  Subject Index  Membership List.

Biography

Robert Burke, David Liston