Disaster response and planning for libraries / Miriam B. Kahn.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kahn, Miriam (Miriam B.)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Library buildings--Safety measures.

Library buildings.

Library materials--Conservation and restoration.

Library materials.

Library buildings--Safety measures--Planning.

Library materials--Conservation and restoration--Planning.

Physical Description:

xi, 152 pages : illustrations, forms ; 28 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Chicago : American Library Association, 2003.

Summary:

Disaster response expert Miriam Kahn comes to the rescue with a timely update of the best step-by-step, how-to guide for preparing and responding to all types of library disasters using quick and efficient protocols. The completely revised second edition is the most thorough guide to preventing or responding to problems big and small. With up-to-date information on prevention equipment and materials, this new edition provides the latest information on preparing for technology recovery. One new case study on post-9/11 recovery and one mold scenario give real-life examples of what can happen and what to do. Kahn has packed this book with gear including 44 reproducible checklists and forms and a comprehensive list of resources.

Contents:

Response

Recovery; or, resumption of normal operations

Prevention

Planning

Response and recovery procedures.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 137-147) and index.

Includes web resources.

ISBN:

0838908373

OCLC:

50022901