Every librarian s real world guide to a safer workplace a few years ago and read this one recently as a refresher. The title of this book, the black belt librarian, may raise some readers. Warren graham author a security professional for more than 25 years, including 17 years as the security manager of the public library of charlotte and mecklenburg county, north carolina, warren graham left the library in 2006 to establish warren davis graham training. Administrators also hired security consultants to train librarians including warren graham, an instructor who wrote a book titled black. Graham wrote the black belt librarian in 2011, drawing on more than two decades of experience as a security professional and library security manager in north carolina. Hes a frequent presenter on security at ala and the author of the 2006 classic black belt librarians. The black belt librarian by warren davis graham isbn. His experiences include 25 years as a security professional, nine years as a retail manager and 35 years as a martial artist with teaching credentials in five. Safety and security in libraries home search this guide search. Every librarians real world guide to a safer workplace now published as the black belt. Every librarian s real world guide to a safer workplace. The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of selfdefense in the world including techniques and strategies.
Realworld safety and security by warren graham 2012. Mar 20, 20 this book portrays 40 security and safety issues that may arise in libraries. Ala editions offered a workshop with warren graham on june 6, 2012 that lasted 90 minutes. Graham has made countless presentations and is a leading speaker internationally on practical daytoday library security procedures. Effective security plans and the black belt librarian. The most helpful thing is that someone bothered to write this to address the problems of safety in the library. The black belt librarian arms librarians with the confidence and knowhow they need to maintain a comfortable. The black belt librarian book the indianapolis public. A few months ago i went to a black belt librarian training done by warren graham and wanted to share some things i learned. Jan, 2020 warren davis grahams black belt librarian. Librarians more like the tv series than you thought.
Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Warren graham is the author of the black belt librarian 3. A security professional for more than 25 years, including 17 years as the security manager of the public library of charlotte and mecklenburg county, north carolina, warren graham left the library in 2006 to establish warren. Sharing expertise gleaned from more than two decades as a library security manager, the author demonstrates that libraries can maintain their best traditions of openness and public access by creating an unobtrusive yet effective security plan. Keep circulation desks near the door and book alarms. Libraries are open to the public, thus, you never know what will walk through the door a bad attitude, to something more violent or violating. Sep 24, 20 if youre interested in learning more about working on your librarys security, helpful information is available. If youre interested in learning more about working on your librarys security, helpful information is available. A security professional for more than 30 years, including 17 years as the security manager of the public library of charlotte and mecklenburg county, north carolina, warren graham left the library in 2006 to establish warren davis graham training and consulting. Warren graham is a nationally renowned security, safety and customer service consultant recognized for his unique approach to personal and professional safety. Its a short book, with a detailed table of contents and index perfect for quick reference. You never say these 5 things again, hes harmless he never has been a problem before we have never had a problem before we have always done it this way other libraries do it that way 3. A security professional for more than 30 years, including 17 years as the security manager of the public library of charlotte and mecklenburg county, north carolina, warren graham left the library in 2006 to.
I think grahams advice would apply to anyone who deals with the public as customers. Library safety for librarians from the black belt librarian. In addition, black belt produces and markets over 75 martial artsoriented books and videos including many about. Warren davis graham sharing expertise gleaned from more than two decades as a library security manager, the author demonstrates that libraries can maintain their best traditions of openness and public access by creating. In warren grahams book the black belt librarian, he suggests having good policies and applying them to everyone equally. Mar 21, 2012 graham peppered his talk with anecdotes as he described how to create and maintain safer libraries. Institute of museum and library services under the provisions of the library services and technology act, administered in california by the state librarian. Ala has a webpage devoted to safety and securityrelated information. For those of you who might not be familiar with this training, no its not where you get to learn karate chops which i totally thought was going to happen and may have been a tad disappointed when i first found out this wasnt the case but instead, he teaches. The case studies are accompanied by discussion questions. Sharing expertise gleaned from more than two decades as a library security manager, graham demonstrates that libraries can maintain their best traditions of openness and public access by creating an unobtrusive yet effective security plan. Join facebook to connect with warren graham and others you may know. I remember the 2006 title had a lot more safety and security tips than this book discussed. Indeed, graham started in security for retail and theme parks.
If you have to choose between this book and grahams 2006 book, go with the 2006 one. For those of you who might not be familiar with this training, no its not where you get to learn karate chops which i totally thought was going to happen and may have been a tad disappointed when i first found out this wasnt the case but instead, he. Effective security plans and the black belt librarian news. Each case is presented within a fictional but plausible library situation.
Librarians train to keep stacks safe, secure north of. Graham also has a book entitled, the black belt librarian. Every librarians real world guide to a safer workplace now published as the black belt librarian. The black belt librarian realworld safety and security is intended for professionals. The black belt librarian book san francisco public. Ala editions has 112 entries in their overdrive catalogue. This short guide packs a great deal of tips into nine succinct. Black belt librarians by warren graham essential elements.
Oct 02, 2014 the librarians will hear a presentation from library security expert warren graham, who is known as the black belt librarian, after he wrote a book about coping with difficult borrowers. Graham has made numerous presentations and is a leading speaker internationally on practical daytoday library security procedures. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Library safety for librarians from the black belt librarian warren. Sharing expertise gleaned from more than two decades as a library security manager, graham demonstrates that libraries c. The librarians will hear a presentation from library security expert warren graham, who is known as the black belt librarian, after he wrote a.
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. This literature tends toward practical recommendations. If you have to choose between this book and graham s 2006 book, go with the 2006 one. Warren graham is the author of three books, the bestselling black belt librarian, eye of the storm. The black belt librarian book contra costa county library. North carolina, warren graham left the library in 2006 to establish warren davis graham training. Warren davis graham a nationally renowned security and safety consultant helps you tackle the tough issues in your library. The black belt librarian by warren graham overdrive rakuten.
In straightforward language, the author the black belt librarian. Key texts which promote this approach are library security by steve albrecht, a former san diego police reserve sergeant, and the black belt librarian by warren graham, a former privatesector security director both published by the american library association ala 2015. Conflict resolution topic for library staff day local. Every librarians real world guide to a safer workplace a few years ago and read this one recently as a refresher. Mar 20, 20 safety in public spaces, including libraries, has always been a concern, but may be more keenly felt in light of certain recent events. Sharing expertise gleaned from more than two decades as a library security manager, author warren. Graham peppered his talk with anecdotes as he described how to create and maintain safer libraries. Graham has made numerous presentations and is a leading speaker. Warren graham left the library in 2006 to establish warren davis graham training and consulting. Every librarians guide to a safer workplace august 20, 2015 9.
Im in an open carry state and have had patrons openly brandish weapons and been told theres nothing we can do at this point, if i see a gun, i am out. Library safety for librarians from the black belt librarian warren graham chicago the black belt librarian. Every librarians real world guide to a safer workplace. However, author warren graham suggests that when confronted with. Librarians train to keep stacks safe, secure local news. Oct 25, 2007 administrators also hired security consultants to train librarians including warren graham, an instructor who wrote a book titled black belt librarian. Graham has made numerous presentations and is a leading speaker internationally on. The nook book ebook of the the black belt librarian. Infopeople presented a webinar with warren graham on library security. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.
The black belt librarian warren graham author 2011 picture books for children mary northrup author 2012. Graham is the author of the book black belt librarians. Im in an open carry state and have had patrons openly brandish weapons and been told theres nothing we. The black belt librarian by warren graham overdrive. Sharing expertise gleaned from more than two decades as a library security manager, author warren graham demonstrates that. L2 library learning warren graham library security. Better communication, safer facilities, also published by ala, is just a bit longer. A productive and effective library is one in which its staff and patrons feel secure. A security professional for more than 25 years, including 17 years as the security manager of the public library of charlotte and mecklenburg county, north carolina, warren graham left the library in 2006 to establish warren davis graham training and consulting. Dec 01, 2011 i read warren graham s 2006 black belt librarians.