Library as safe haven : disaster planning, response, and recovery : a how-to-do-it manual for librarians / Deborah D. Halsted, Shari Clifton, Daniel T. Wilson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Halsted, Deborah D., author.

Clifton, Shari, author.

Wilson, Daniel T., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Libraries--Safety measures--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Libraries.

Library materials--Conservation and restoration--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Library materials.

Emergency management--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Emergency management.

Library planning--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Library planning.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (157 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago, [Illinois] : Neal-Schuman, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Libraries have always played a special role in times of disaster by continuing to provide crucial information and services.

Contents:

Library as Safe Haven: Disaster Planning, Response, and Recovery; Half Title; Dedication; Title; Copyright; Contents; List of Illustrations; Preface; Organization of This Book; Chapter 1. Risk Assessment and Continuity of Operations Plans; Steps in Risk Assessment; Conclusion; References; Chapter 2. Responding to a Threat; The Importance of Immediate Responses; Planning Responses Based on Potential Risks; Designing Drills to Assist in Training for Response; After-Action Review; Conclusion; References; Chapter 3. From Self-Reliance to Asking for Help; On-Site Planning; Off-Site Planning

Outside Assistance PlanningConclusion; References; Chapter 4. A One-Page Service Continuity Plan; Background; Service Continuity Pocket Response Plan; Conclusion; References; Chapter 5. Tapping the Potential of Mobile Technologies and Social Media for Preparedness and Response; Mobile Technologies; Social Networking; Other Tools; Challenges; Conclusion; References; Chapter 6. Personal Preparedness and Possible Impact on Library Services; Create a Kit; Make a Plan; Specific Threats; Conclusion; References; Chapter 7. Leveraging the Library; Traditional Roles; Nontraditional Roles; Conclusion

ReferencesChapter 8. Two Model Scenarios for Cooperative Engagement; Hurricane Jenny; The Marshall City Earthquake; Conclusion; References; Appendix: Resources; Websites; Consultants; Mobile Technologies; About the Authors; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index at the end of each chapters.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-55570-949-4

OCLC:

890982318