A university or campus library is set up very similarly to a retail store. There are goods needed and wanted by a customer base. There is a process to allocate those goods to the customer, and a way to bring them back into the inventory upon return of the items. There is also a need to use Checkpoint Systems to reduce theft and inventory losses.
Libraries, just like retail stores, are not immune to theft. There is a misconception that because the library gives out books and materials for free, there is no need to steal and therefore no inventory losses.
Library theft prevention, however is critical because even though the check out materials are free doesn’t mean every library asset is available for checkout. Some reference materials to be kept inside the library providing a permanent resource for all students.
Other pieces of equipment such as computers, audio and video items can be sold through a variety of avenues. Just as retailers who decline to use Checkpoint Systems open themselves up as a target for theft, so do campus libraries.
As student debt continues to rise at astronomical rates, many students are pressured to find alternative forms of income. Stolen goods from unprotected libraries are easily resold to supplement that income.
Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase Library Theft Detection System devices and your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system from Checkpoint Systems to stop inventory losses.
For more information on a Library Theft Detection System, Library Theft Prevention, or a Checkpoint System and how they can work with your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system contact us at Retail theft prevention to stop inventory losses in your library or call 1.770.426.0547
My sister just turned 21 and she’s the partier in the family. While I much prefer a quiet evening she likes to hit the newest nightclubs and bars in town. It was no surprise that she wanted to have her big day at one of her favorite spots. My dad and I thought it would be a nice gesture to treat her and her friends to a night out on the town. After all, we would be there to “supervise”, so it wouldn’t be too crazy. New Orleans is a quiet town, right?
I’ve never been a big fan of bottle service before. I pretty much figured the clubs were making some ridiculous markup on alcohol that could easily be purchased cheaper at the bar. This experience really changed my mind about that. If you’ve never been inside a night club before, let me explain some of the costs associated with a night of partying. First, you’ve got to consider a cover charge, which will set you back at least a twenty. Drinks at the bar are going to be pricey, and let’s not forget to tip our bartenders. Factor in a few drinks with a group of 15 and you’ve got a bill that will rival your mortgage payment for the month.
Bottle service wasn’t considered since it was thought of as an overly expensive luxury, however sitting down and doing the math, we actually came out much cheaper. At this particular nightclub, the bottle service reservation included 3 bottles of premium alcohol, personal service, security a cake, and a bottle of champagne. In addition, the club included the tips into the final bill. When the dust settled, it was a far better way to spend the evening and everyone had the time of their lives.
While I don’t think I’d ever consider being a VIP on my own, if you’re thinking about a large party, or even just a small gathering of friends, you may want to consider this option. Get more for your money and have a great time doing it!
For more information, contact us: Bottle Service, or call 1.770.426.0547
My sister just turned 21 and she’s the partier in the family. While I much prefer a quiet evening she likes to hit the newest nightclubs and bars in town. It was no surprise that she wanted to have her big day at one of her favorite spots. My dad and I thought it would be a nice gesture to treat her and her friends to a night out on the town. After all, we would be there to “supervise”, so it wouldn’t be too crazy. New Orleans is a quiet town, right?
I’ve never been a big fan of bottle service before. I pretty much figured the clubs were making some ridiculous markup on alcohol that could easily be purchased cheaper at the bar. This experience really changed my mind about that. If you’ve never been inside a night club before, let me explain some of the costs associated with a night of partying. First, you’ve got to consider a cover charge, which will set you back at least a twenty. Drinks at the bar are going to be pricey, and let’s not forget to tip our bartenders. Factor in a few drinks with a group of 15 and you’ve got a bill that will rival your mortgage payment for the month.
Bottle service wasn’t considered since it was thought of as an overly expensive luxury, however sitting down and doing the math, we actually came out much cheaper. At this particular nightclub, the bottle service reservation included 3 bottles of premium alcohol, personal service, security, cake, and a bottle of champagne. In addition, the club included the tips into the final bill. When the dust settled, it was a far better way to spend the evening and everyone had the time of their lives. While I don’t think I’d ever consider being a VIP on my own, if you’re thinking about a large party, or even just a small gathering of friends, you may want to consider this option. Get more for your money and have a great time doing it!
For more information, contact us: Bottle Service, or call 1.770.426.0547
No matter what time of year it is, you can find me on the lake at least once or twice a month. My grandpa got me hooked on fishing when I was very young, and even as an adult I can’t wait to get out on the water. Nothing beats getting up before dawn, grabbing my fishing pole and being the only soul for miles in the middle of a still body of water. It’s a thing of beauty. I’m convinced that sometimes if I turn my head really fast, I can catch a glimpse of my grandpa sitting next to me with his rod and reel. This is another reason I love my job so much.
As a LP Manager for a sporting goods store, I not only get to catch bad guys, I get to play around with all the stuff I love. One thing that took me by surprise in this job is how often fishing poles are stolen. Yes, stolen. Not the typical stuff down your pants product, but I’ve seen some very clever ways to steal a rod, even with the merchandise secured with an O-Tag.
Last summer, after inventories were conducted, we noticed some pretty high shrink in a particular sku. It retailed for $199 and all three of my stores were missing anywhere between 5 and 10 units. This product is shipped directly to the store and is received in by a manager, so there wasn’t any way that it never made it to the store. After searching the backrooms and warehouses for a few days, I resigned myself to the fact that they had been stolen. But how? How on Earth could you steal a fishing rod and nobody notice? Furthermore, how could you get out the front doors without the O-Tag alarming the EAS towers? I was perplexed, and out of ideas. Unless there was a band of super tall thieves who could very easily conceal them in their pants…
Unfortunately, there were no pack of giant shoplifters. I did however find some very clever thieves though. After some investigating, I found how they were getting the poles out of the store. A shoplifter would come into the store and purchase one of the fishing poles. The cashier would remove the EAS device and the customer would quickly exit the store after tending payment. He would place the product in his car and rush back inside and grab a second pole. He would approach the supervisor, with his receipt and say that the cashier had forgotten to remove the tag. My supervisor would then happily remove the O-Tag for him and he would exit the store with 2 for the price of one. This went on for weeks. This guy had a system and he was very convincing. He was eventually caught when he got too greedy.
This was a great training lesson for my stores and an even better lesson for me. No matter how much we invest in training, or in product security, someone will be out there thinking just as hard on how to defeat those system.
No matter what time of year it is, you can find me on the lake at least once or twice a month. My grandpa got me hooked on fishing when I was very young, and even as an adult I can’t wait to get out on the water. Nothing beats getting up before dawn, grabbing my fishing pole and being the only soul for miles in the middle of a still body of water. It’s a thing of beauty. I’m convinced that sometimes if I turn my head really fast, I can catch a glimpse of my grandpa sitting next to me with his rod and reel. This is another reason I love my job so much.
As a LP Manager for a sporting goods store, I not only get to catch bad guys, I get to play around with all the stuff I love. One thing that took me by surprise in this job is how often fishing poles are stolen. Yes, stolen. Not the typical stuff down your pants product, but I’ve seen some very clever ways to steal a rod, even with the merchandise secured with an O-Tag.
Last summer, after inventories were conducted, we noticed some pretty high shrink in a particular sku. It retailed for $199 and all three of my stores were missing anywhere between 5 and 10 units. This product is shipped directly to the store and is received in by a manager, so there wasn’t any way that it never made it to the store. After searching the backrooms and warehouses for a few days, I resigned myself to the fact that they had been stolen. But how? How on Earth could you steal a fishing rod and nobody notice? Furthermore, how could you get out the front doors without the O-Tag alarming the EAS towers? I was perplexed, and out of ideas. Unless there was a band of super tall thieves who could very easily conceal them in their pants…
Unfortunately, there were no pack of giant shoplifters. I did however find some very clever thieves though. After some investigating, I found how they were getting the poles out of the store. A shoplifter would come into the store and purchase one of the fishing poles. The cashier would remove the EAS device and the customer would quickly exit the store after tending payment. He would place the product in his car and rush back inside and grab a second pole. He would approach the supervisor, with his receipt and say that the cashier had forgotten to remove the tag. My supervisor would then happily remove the O-Tag for him and he would exit the store with 2 for the price of one. This went on for weeks. This guy had a system and he was very convincing. He was eventually caught when he got too greedy.
This was a great training lesson for my stores and an even better lesson for me. No matter how much we invest in training, or in product security, someone will be out there thinking just as hard on how to defeat those system.
For more information contact us at losspreventionsystems.com or call 1.770.426.0547
