Implementation of Collection Security Technology at the Tanjungpura University Library

Abstract

 A security system is security that is used to protect collections to avoid damage, theft and violations committed by users. A security system is needed so that users who visit the library do not violate copyright and damage especially the thesis collection. This research aims to describe the use of security systems and strategies in optimizing collection security at the Tanjungpura University Library UPT. The method used was a qualitative method with observation research techniques and interviews with 7 informants. Data analysis techniques use data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Data validity checking techniques use extended observations, increasing persistence and data triangulation. The results of the research show that the use of the security system at the Tanjungpura University Library UPT is carried out to obtain: 1) physical security in the building, doors, room lighting and security personnel, 2) the use of CCTV, barcode, RFID and security gate technology, 3) collection security policy thesis. The strategy for optimizing the use of the security system is through: 1) door security is equipped with locks to prevent theft, and security personnel have been provided with CCTV to help control, 2) tighten CCTV and frequently check to find out activities in the library, 3) tighten the use of KTM and KA for visiting users to prevent loss of collections.Keywords: Security System, RFID, Security Gate, Collection Security