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.

Libraries--Safety measures--Planning.

Libraries.

Library materials--Conservation and restoration--Planning.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvii, 158 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

3rd ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago : American Library Association, 2012.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file html

Summary:

Fire, water, mold, construction problems, power-outages mishaps like these can not only bring library services to a grinding halt, but can also destroy collections and even endanger employees. Preparing for the unexpected is the foundation of a library s best response. Expert Kahn comes to the rescue with this timely update of the best step-by-step, how-to guide for preparing and responding to all types of library disasters. This completely revised third edition offers: Quick and efficient guidance for creating protocols and response plans tailored to your own institution ; Pointers for handling all kinds of library materials when damaged; The last information on preparing for technology recovery; Up-to-date information on prevention equipment and materials; Dozens of reproducible checklists and forms, and a comprehensive list of resources. Kahn s guide gives libraries the tools they need to face any emergency, no matter the size or scope. -- Amazon

Contents:

Response

Recovering collections and restoring operations

Prevention

Planning

Response and recovery procedures

Appendix A. Checklists and forms

Appendix B. Associations, organizations, and companies.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-280-12921-2

9786613533098

0-8389-9419-9

OCLC:

786442583