Upon first look at the Rolla Public Library one may think they are lacking in emergency systems, but upon a closer look a very safe, secure building unfolds.
A large part of their security comes from Central Security & Electric (104 E 11th St, Rolla, MO 65401; Phone: (573) 341-2562). Central Security protects the library against break-in's and fire.

Security: Central Security has installed motion detectors on the ground and basement floors with snap ties on doors and windows. These are all linked back to Central Security. If any alarm is activated Central Security will call the police with the exact location where the alarm was activated, the director of the library will then be contacted. For added security, during opening and closing a certain path must be followed by employees or an alarm will be activated.

Fire: Central Security provides fire protection by monitoring the smoke detectors located throughout the building. The building is zoned to easily locate the fire.
In most cases the library director is first contacted then the fire department.
Fire pulls are located in conveniently with audible and visual alarms to warn visitors of danger. All exits clearly marked to allow for ease of exit. Fire escape doors were installed in the addition to meet fire codes.
Fire extinguishers are located throughout for small, contained fires.

The systems provided by Central Security were installed after a fire in the building in 1982.

Earthquake: In case of an earthquake all bookshelves are bolted to the walls; all interior shelves are bolted to one another and then bolted to a wall. This prevents a domino effect from taking place should an earthquake happen.

Tornadoes: Library patrons are warned of tornadoes by city alarms. Secure shelter is found in the basement.

The one looming deficit in the library's emergency systems is a sprinkler system. With the existing building it would be difficult to install one without exposed pipes. With the system through Central Security, the library has shown great responsibility in providing safety for its patrons and the building. There are also few visual or audible alarms installed on the second floor. Since this floor is not opened to the public this is not a priority. A priority should be informing the library employees of the emergency systems and procedures.