Abstract
The security of materials and information in a library is quite essential.
This paper discusses the use of CCTV cameras and biometric methods for
surveillance in libraries to safe guard its possession of books and information.
This paper presents the various types of CCTV cameras, their functioning
and uses. A brief discussion of biometric methods like fingerprint scanning,
iris scanning, facial recognition, voice recognition and palm vein
authentication is presented. Finally the author recommends that the
libraries in India should initiate the implementation of biometric methods
and surveillance of the libraries by using CCTV cameras.