Locker Safety and Security

Safety and security of both the users and the library’s (University’s) property needs to be considered in the planning and installation process.

Location of Lockers 

• Lockers can be located outside of the library to provide access to materials outside of library hours 

• Lockers can also be located indoors with buildings that have access with swipe cards

• Some libraries have lockers with controlled access with limited hours 

• Lockers should be placed in a well-lit area that is in a public space 

Physical Safety of Lockers 

• Lockers are bolted down for California Seismic Regulations

• Lockers can be monitored by campus security (if available)  

Sanitization of Lockers 

• Wipes and sanitizing spray are used to clean lockers

• Frequency of sanitizing: each time items are added/removed, daily, multiple times a week 

• Exterior parts of the lockers are sanitized more often than interior parts of lockers 

• Suggest sanitizing interior of the locker before placing items in it and sanitizing after touching exterior parts like the keypad 

• Library staff are responsible for cleaning the lockers 

Security Cameras

• CSUEU Surveillance FAQ (11/27/2019)

• CSUEU Surveillance Camera Policy (4/29/2020)

• Union and CSU Agree on Systemwide Video Security Surveillance Policy (5/21/2020)

• Although it appears that CSU policies limit security surveillance to only be monitored by campus police, other libraries that have lockers do monitor their own security cameras 

Main points from agreement between CSU and CSUEU on use of security cameras:

• The primary reason for the policy is safety and security.

• The University cannot use video surveillance to monitor performance, attendance, or timekeeping.

• Supervisors cannot monitor video surveillance at all; campus police control access and only designated administrators can request access for specific past dates.

• Video footage can be used to corroborate specific accusations of employee misconduct. It can also be used to refute an accusation.

• Most workplaces are private and cannot be surveilled, including any workplace inaccessible to the public, private offices, break rooms, bathrooms, and custodial closets.

• No audio recording is allowed from cameras.

• There is a process for review of the location of disputed cameras.

Security camera information specific to LuxerOne:

• Best place to have surveillance cameras (from Luxer site):

  • Some package management solutions have only one camera – the one built into the touchscreen. Unless the incident that you need to review happened exactly in the navel-high rectangle in the touchscreen’s view, you’re out of luck. To ensure full area surveillance, Luxer One installs a NestCam in a strategic location, usually mounted on the wall opposite your lockers or your Luxer Room entrance. With a panoramic view of the area, you’ll get the best possible surveillance capabilities.

• Lockers come with 24/7 security according to Luxer website 

  • Cloud-based surveillance system on opposite wall monitors full locker area

    • Is this automatic with all lockers purchased? 

  • The video surveillance CCTV system in the locker area records and saves video data every time a resident accesses the locker. The detailed data and video security allow the company to keep a record of people who have accessed the lockers.

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• Use of Video Security Cameras 

• The University may employ Video Security Cameras in public areas on University Property for any legitimate purpose including, but not limited to, deterring crime, assisting police in criminal investigations, and protecting the safety and property of the campus community. Video Security cameras may be used in areas where academic instruction takes place where there are serious security concerns. Any use of Video Security Cameras must conform to state and federal law. 

• The following uses of Video Security Cameras on campus do not require approval: 

  • 1. Video Security Cameras used specifically to monitor testing locations, lab environments. 

  • 2. Covert University Police Department or other law enforcement agency operations for criminal surveillance as governed by federal or state law. 

  • 3. Video Security Cameras used specifically to safeguard money, valuable or confidential documents, pharmaceuticals or high value equipment or supplies from theft, destruction, or tampering.