[CASL-L] Security cameras in the library

[Mike McKenna]

Hi All,

We have 3 ceiling-mounted security cameras inside our library and 2 in the
hallway directly outside our entrance/exit doors.

One interior camera views our social learning area that also has access to
our emergency exit door to the hallway. The other two view the majority of
the main library space, one of which *might *be able to see a library
assistant screen, though I speculate that even if that were zoomed in, it'd
be incredibly difficult to see any student data up on PowerSchool or in
Destiny at any given moment.

I find them to be a useful tool when dealing with behavior management
issues that require admin or security intervention. Makes it easy to grab a
timestamped point of reference when documenting issues or working to
identify people. Hope this helps!

--

*Mike McKenna, MLS, M.Ed. (he/him/his|pronouns matter
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*Capstone Teacher, Trojan Tech Team*
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>> Does anyone have suggestions for a book for a kindergarten aged student
>> who is anxious about a parent going back to work after being home on an
>> extended medical leave? She doesn't want to leave her mom in the morning
>> due to this worry. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
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>> Anne
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>> Anne Porier
>> School Librarian
>> Moses Y. Beach Elementary School
>> Wallingford CT
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>> 203-294-3950
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> Subject: [CASL-L] Security cameras in the library
> Hi all!
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> I was wondering who has security cameras in their libraries as a part of
> the security of the school. My principal seems to think that putting a
> camera in the space is a good idea. The biggest worry I have is where
> they’re talking about putting it, which would give the camera a view of our
> checkout screen.
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> But I’m wondering how others see this!
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> Thanks,
> Liz
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> Anne Porier
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> Subject: Re: [CASL-L] Security cameras in the library
> Hmm. That is an interesting one. I don't know much about this, but I don't
> like the idea of the checkout screen being seen.
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> What is the rationale for having them? I understand security, but is there
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> On Tue, Jan 14, 2025 at 4:22 PM Elizabeth Wright <
> liz.sarah.wright at gmail.com> wrote:
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>> Hi all!
>>
>> I was wondering who has security cameras in their libraries as a part of
>> the security of the school. My principal seems to think that putting a
>> camera in the space is a good idea. The biggest worry I have is where
>> they’re talking about putting it, which would give the camera a view of our
>> checkout screen.
>>
>> But I’m wondering how others see this!
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Liz
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> Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2025 07:16:41 -0500
> Subject: Re: [CASL-L] [EXTERNAL]  Security cameras in the library
> Liz,
>
> We delayed the installation of cameras as long as we could. Thankfully the
> ones installed do not see the checkout screen. There is one in the far
> corner giving a wide view of one side of the space and another that is
> closer to the door. No other classroom spaces have cameras. That said,
> there have been a few occasions where they have reviewed footage for who
> was in the space (or not) and to see about missing items.
>
>
>
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> On Tue, Jan 14, 2025 at 4:22 PM Elizabeth Wright <
> liz.sarah.wright at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi all!
>>
>> I was wondering who has security cameras in their libraries as a part of
>> the security of the school. My principal seems to think that putting a
>> camera in the space is a good idea. The biggest worry I have is where
>> they’re talking about putting it, which would give the camera a view of our
>> checkout screen.
>>
>> But I’m wondering how others see this!
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Liz
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