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Direct linkBrown, Scott – T.H.E. Journal, 2005
In this article, the author explains how antivirus programs work. He also explains how performances of various antivirus programs vary from one to another. He also takes a look at 13 antivirus programs and explains which of these will keep computers protected. These programs include: (1) Sophos Anti-Virus Version 3.86.2; (2) McAfee VirusScan 9.0;…
Descriptors: Computer Security, Crime Prevention, Vandalism, Computer Software
Peer reviewedKirkpatrick, John T. – Library Trends, 1984
Reviews nature of criminal activity in libraries in context of two criminological theoretical groupings: psychological theories (encompasses criminological attention to individual psychological traits), and sociological theories (examines ways in which societies are structured and how structures might generate crime). Some strategies of prevention…
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Crime, Crime Prevention, Criminology
Peer reviewedBoss, Richard W. – Library Trends, 1984
Presents a systematic approach to the problem of security of library collections and facilities from theft and vandalism. Highlights include responses to losses, defining security needs, typical weaknesses of facilities, policies and procedures that weaken a library's security, conducting a security audit, cost of security, cost-effectiveness, and…
Descriptors: Alarm Systems, Costs, Crime, Crime Prevention
Phillip, Mary-Christine – Black Issues in Higher Education, 1993
Campus vandalism has become extremely costly for colleges and universities. Most vandalism occurs on weekends and during special events and is committed by both students and outsiders. Its results affect the entire campus community, either immediately or in increased costs. Successful preventive measures include penalties, police patrols, and good…
Descriptors: College Buildings, College Environment, Costs, Crime Prevention
Ragan, Roger – 1985
This brief booklet gives information concerning acts of bigotry in Los Angeles County and offers suggestions for combatting them when they occur. In the area studied, the actions have been largely directed against Jews and Blacks with a few incidents concerning Hispanic Americans and Asian/Pacific Americans. The booklet suggests that these actions…
Descriptors: Anti Semitism, Blacks, Community Action, Community Problems
Peer reviewedParker, Peter J. – Library Trends, 1984
Examines statutory and legal remedies available to library administrators for the protection of their institutions, their employees, and their collections. Discussion covers law enforcement priorities and the library, museum, or archive and a comparison of state legislation concerning damage or failure to return library materials and library…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Crime, Crime Prevention, Criminal Law
