[CASL-L] surveillance cameras

[Loretta Sullivan]

Hi Jen,

We have them in the library and we don't mind.  They are in all common
areas (no classrooms) and are helpful in identifying students when they are
involved in certain situations.  It has come in handy when students try to
deface or take something from the library (a keyboard/mouse).  There
haven't been any complaints and our community seems pretty comfortable/use
to cameras in our buildings (they are used in the lower grades/buildings as
well).  Some feel "safer" and people seem to get over it quickly if they do
not like them in the first place.  I hope this helps.

Respectfully,

Loretta Sullivan
Library Media Specialist
Manchester High School



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On Thu, Dec 15, 2016 at 10:48 AM, Rocca, Jennifer <roccaj at brookfieldps.org>
wrote:

> Our administration wants to install surveillance cameras in our library.
> I am concerned.  Their proposed placement would allow them to view nearly
> 100% of the library.  I have concerns about students and teachers feeling
> comfortable in their teaching and presenting if they are on camera all of
> the time.
>
> Who else has cameras in their library?  What policies did you
> create/adjust when they were installed  What do the cameras see?  What
> limits did you set for acceptable/unacceptable surveillance?
>
> Suggestions?  Ideas?  Input?
>
>
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>
> Jennifer Rocca
> Brookfield HS Teacher Librarian
>
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