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1 online resource |
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text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| 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. |
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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. |
| Summary |
Libraries have always played a special role in times of disaster by continuing to provide crucial information and services. The Stafford Act of 2011, a federal government directive, designates libraries as among the temporary facilities delivering essential services, making a Continuity of Operations Plan imperative for libraries. Peppered with informative first-person narratives from librarians recounting emergency situations, Halsted, Clifton, and Wilson cover such topics as: An eight-step approach to developing a risk assessment plan How to draft a one-page service continuity plan Information on how to use mobile devices and social media effectively in times of disaster Sample disaster plans, along with model exercises, manuals and customizable communications Published in cooperation with the Medical Library Association (MLA), this nuts-and-bolts resource will enable libraries of all kinds to do their best while planning for the worst. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
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Library buildings -- Safety measures -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Library buildings -- Safety measures. |
| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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Library materials -- Conservation and restoration -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Library materials -- Conservation and restoration. |
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Emergency management -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Emergency management. |
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Library planning -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Library planning. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Handbooks and manuals.
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| Added Author |
Clifton, Shari, author.
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Wilson, Daniel T., author.
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| Added Title |
Disaster planning, response, and recovery : a how-to-do-it manual for librarians |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Halsted, Deborah D. Library as safe haven. 9781555709136 1555709133 (DLC) 2014004669 |
| ISBN |
1555709494 (electronic book) |
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9781555709495 (electronic book) |
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9781555709730 |
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1555709737 |
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9781555709136 (alkaline paper) |
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1555709133 (alkaline paper) |
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