Security cameras
Below is a message sent by Wendy, the University Librarian about upcoming installation of security cameras at Wilson Library. Please ready carefully.
I want to bring to your attention a project that is about to begin, an effort that we hope will be of value as part of our work to ensure a safe/secure environment in our libraries.
We have been given the opportunity, through a larger West Bank project, to install surveillance cameras in Wilson Library. Work will begin shortly to install 11 cameras in Wilson. This is part of a University-wide video surveillance program, coordinated by the University's Public Safety office. Cameras are focused on public areas in plain view (stairwells and elevators, lobbies, and public corridors). Camera data are monitored by campus Central Security staff consist with University policies and reasonable expectations of privacy as defined by law. The recorded data are stored in a secure central site with access by authorized personnel only.
Central Security staff tell us that the presence of surveillance cameras is a major deterrent for illegal and disruptive behavior. In addition, the recorded data (which is stored for 30 days) serve as documentation that can be released (only to authorized personal) as part of a criminal investigation or court proceedings.
If you have questions, please talk to Margaret or any Reserve/Periodicals full-time staff.
Wendy
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Wendy Pradt Lougee
University Librarian / McKnight Presidential Professor
University of Minnesota