The objectives of this study is to assess the reality of securing
Special collections process in sample of Egyptian libraries, and to provide
the necessary suggestions for the treatment of weaknesses and
confirmation of strengths. The study was based on field Method, and a
checklist of hundred and one elements was designed and applied on the
studded libraries. Main findings were: Weaknesses such as: the absence
of security policies for Special Collections, the lack of physical facilities
and automatic security systems and shortage of personnel and lack of
training. Also it showed strengths such as: awareness of employees with
the subject and good quality of fire protection systems. The study provides
recommendations for the development of Special Collections Security
include policies, procedures, human resources, physical facilities,
electronic systems and others.