Library security systems - Case studies

Vatican Apostolic Library upgrades its video security system with MOBOTIX surveillance cameras

The Vatican Apostolic Library specialises in philology and history, as well as the history of theology, jurisprudence and science. It is one of the most renowned research libraries in the world. There is evidence of the library, which served as the scrinium of the Roman Catholic Church, as well as library and archive, dating back to the fourth century. The modern history of the Vatican Library began around the middle of the fifteenth century: Pope Nicholas V decided to release a body of works i...

Dedicated Micros enhances security at De Montfort University in the UK

The customer challenge De Montfort is one of the most successful of the UK’s new universities founded in the 1990s and has already established an international reputation for the quality of its professional, creative and innovative education. The new infrastructure at De Montfort which went ‘live’ in August 2007 reflects the University’s desire to be at the forefront of technology and innovation in all areas of its operations. In developing the solution, installer Secur...

Morse Watchmans provides its key control and asset management systems to Egypt’s National Library and Archives

The NLA has been equipped with a KeyWatcher and PowerCheck systemfrom Morse Watchmans The Egyptian National Library and Archives (NLA) in Cairo is the largest library in Egypt and is one of the most revered historical institutions of the country. Since 2007, the NLA has been undergoing a modernisation that involves digitising the material as well as adding new information technology systems to make access to documents faster and easier. Also included in the modernisation are e...

The National University of Ireland deploys SALTO RFID access control products to enhance security system

SALTO's XS4 range with E9450 handle sets were installed at internal and external doors The new extension to the John Paul II Library at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth, has been secured with radio-frequency identification (RFID) access control products supplied by SALTO Systems. Situated 25km west of Dublin, the National University of Ireland Maynooth is a vibrant, rapidly expanding centre of higher education with more than 8,800 students. The university has...

G4S Technology installs Symmetry Version 7 security system at The National Library of Scotland

The system offers the latest security technologies with all site security functions via a single interface G4S Technology, a leading provider of building security systems, has installed the new Symmetry Version 7 Security Management System at The National Library of Scotland. The National Library of Scotland is Scotland’s largest library housing around 15 million printed items, including approximately two million maps, across two sites – Causewayside and thei...

VIVOTEK network cameras secure India’s oldest library

116 pieces of VIVOTEK cameras were installed at Goa Central Library Background Goa Central Library, located in the State of Goa, West of India, is the oldest library in the country. Since the Library opened its door in 1832, the facility has maintained a collection of nearly 200,000 books in Goa’s official language of Konkani, as well as many other languages. The book section carries Goan newspapers dating back 130 years as well as a collection of literature printed in...

VIVOTEK cameras ensure complete security and safety of India’s oldest library collection

116 VIVOTEK cameras were utilised to design the surveillance solution for the library Background Goa Central Library, located in the State of Goa, West of India, is the oldest library in the country. Since the Library opened its door in 1832, the facility has maintained a collection of nearly 200,000 books in Goa’s official language of Konkani, as well as many other languages. The book section carries Goan newspapers dating back 130 years as well as a collection of lite...

March Networks boosts security in Finland with VMS solution

March Neworks has provided IP video solutions to City of Raisio in Finland March Networks , a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, announced that the City of Raisio in southwestern Finland is deploying the company's Video Management System (VMS) solution to protect city property, accelerate incident response, and ensure the safety and security of residents. Security and IT staff selected the solution which includes the VMS software, March Networks high-definition IP cameras a...

Axis IP video system to foster effective vigilance at the El Molar police headquarters

The control centre in municipal police building is equipped with an advanced video surveillance systemMissionIn early 2006, the municipalities of the Sierra Norte de Madrid suffered from a huge wave of thefts in the town halls and CAPIs (centres for public access to internet), with 25 out of the 42 towns of the Sierra being affected. This situation, which also partially involved urban vandalism, resulted in a plan to install an analogue video surveillance system for protection of the main...

JVC IP cameras and NVRs update campus surveillance at Regent University

Regent University's surveillance system now includes JVC's IP dome camera Based in America, Regent University - a private, faith-based institution that shares a campus with the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) - has updated its campus surveillance facilities by installing V.Networks IP-based cameras and network video recorders from JVC Professional. Monitoring 5,500 graduate and undergraduate students, faculty and staff with JVC's equipment, CBN/Regent Un...

De Montfort University goes NetVu Connected for enhanced campus security

Leicester-based De Montfort University has adopted an advanced NetVu Connected surveillance solution from DM Fusion member Security Design Services, featuring CCTV systems from Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - to maximise the safety and security of its 20,500 students and 3,240 staff. Key elements of the ambitious scheme include the linking back, over fibre, of 21 geographically dispersed c...