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Record Nr.

UNINA9910461330303321

Autore

Kahn Miriam (Miriam B.)

Titolo

Disaster response and planning for libraries [[electronic resource] /] / Miriam B. Kahn

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chicago, : American Library Association, 2012

ISBN

1-280-12921-2

9786613533098

0-8389-9419-9

Edizione

[3rd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xvii, 158 pages) : illustrations

Disciplina

025.8/2

Soggetti

Libraries - Safety measures

Library materials - Conservation and restoration

Libraries - Safety measures - Planning

Library materials - Conservation and restoration - Planning

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Response -- Recovering collections and restoring operations -- Prevention -- Planning -- Response and recovery procedures -- Appendix A. Checklists and forms -- Appendix B. Associations, organizations, and companies.

Sommario/riassunto

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