Librarian
These books may help your library to develop a disaster plan or recover from an unexpected disaster after the fact.
Books at IFSI Library
These books are available at the Illinois Fire Service Institute Library. We lend items to our neighbors in the state of Illinois through interlibrary loan.
Comprehensive Guide to Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Recovery by
Discusses practical approaches for medium to large libraries on preparing for a disaster by creating a plan, responding to an emergency, and the intricacies of recovering from a disaster.
ISBN: 9780838985489Publication Date: 2010-05-01
Crash Course in Disaster Preparedness by
Every library needs to have a disaster management plan in place before disaster strikes. This short but thorough manual makes preparing for disaster less intimidating. All library staff, from library volunteers to library directors and branch managers, have a role to play in preparing for and recovering from disaster. Written by an expert in preservation services, Crash Course in Disaster Preparedness contains all of the information library professionals need to prepare for an emergency, should one arise. Carmen Cowick identifies common terminology; teaches readers how to conduct risk assessment, how to write a disaster plan, and how to design emergency procedures; and introduces readers to the basic principles of salvaging. Throughout, Cowick shows readers how to prioritize library collections during a fire, flood, power outage, and other natural and human-caused disasters so as to maximize preservation of library materials. Provides ways for all library staff, administrators, and volunteers to help in the case of an emergency Covers a topic that, while often ignored, is critical to the health of any library Raises awareness of the importance of disaster planning
Call Number: Z679.7 .C68 2018ISBN: 1440860513Publication Date: 2018-10-04
Emergency Planning and Response for Libraries, Archives, and Museums by
Are you prepared? Whether you work with a special collection in a local archive or museum, in a large national library or managing records for a healthcare agency, an emergency plan is critical to your organization s future. Dadson draws on a decade of experience and award-winning training in this essential practical toolkit, enabling you to respond quickly and effectively to flood, fire and other emergencies. Expert advice is interwoven with cross-sectoral and international case studies drawn from high profile and smaller and medium-sized organizations offering a breadth of relevant experience and advice. Regardless of your time or cost constraints this text will outline exactly how to minimize risk, tackle real emergencies and ensure business continuity. Each chapter guides you through the essentials including: .an introduction to emergency planning in the information and heritage sectors .getting started on your plan .alarm raising and incident containment .the recovery operation .salvaging collections .critical documents such as priority lists, floorplans and disaster kits .business continuity and IT recovery .ensuring the plan s efficacy .risk management and disaster prevention. This is the ultimate resource for all those who work with collections in libraries, archives, museums and historic houses internationally, whether large or small. It s also an invaluable tool for records managers in companies, local authorities and healthcare agencies. Lastly it offers a concise introduction to emergency planning and response for international library and information students."
Call Number: Z679.7 .D32 2012ISBN: 9780810887565Publication Date: 2012-09-20
Emergency Preparedness for Libraries by
Despite the volumes of information they contain, few libraries, whose population at any given moment is as unpredictable as the weather, know how to prepare for, endure, and survive a disaster, whether natural or man-made, and even fewer put their know-how to paper. Emergency Preparedness for Libraries provides library management with a comprehensive guide to planning and executing emergency procedures. Based, in part, on an emergency preparedness seminar the author has presented for the American Library Association, Emergency Preparedness for Libraries provides library personnel with detailed instructions for protecting staff, patrons, and the facilities themselves, including Steps to take now, before disaster strikes People and procedures to include in an emergency/disaster action plan Practical ways to turn written plans into an instinctual team response Safety considerations to take into account when caring for people on-site during an emergency Information to provide to the umbrella organization and the media after a disaster Key things to do the first few days after an event Tips for getting back to business In addition, the author examines possible scenarios and provides step-by-step solutions for all types of libraries--academic, school, public, and special--and all types of disruptions, including floods, fires, civil disturbances, and theft.
ISBN: 9780865871663Publication Date: 2009-01-16
Print Articles
The articles listed in this section are available in print in the IFSI library. If you are local, you are welcome to come into the library and peruse them. If you are not (or even if you are) we are happy to help you access these articles via interlibrary loan. Just give us a call or an email!
- People, paper, data: disaster planning for librariesCautionary measures set up in DR planning go beyond the business community, as this article stresses. Libraries are also vulnerable to high level of terrorism and natural disasters. To lose a library is a tragedy, the extent of which we do not realize until it is too late. When flames engulfed the almost 50,000 feet of shelves, the entire collection of the Bosnian National Library in Sarajevo was destroyed.
Other Books
Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Recovery in School Libraries by
When disaster strikes, school librarians can play a key role in keeping kids safe. This is the only book written specifically to provide school librarians with emergency preparedness and recovery tools as well as curricular tie-ins. No school is immune to disaster, whether in the form of a natural event like a tornado or a tragedy like the violence that occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary School. The key to minimizing injury or death in an emergency is preparedness_something the school librarian is uniquely positioned to lead. This must-have book will show you how to be proactive in getting your school ready for the worst. It provides comprehensive preparedness and recovery plans, check lists, and curricular recommendations on preparedness that can be tailored to your individual library and community. Covering natural disasters, human-made disasters, and school violence, the book shows you how to conduct drills, assess vulnerabilities and risk, communicate preparedness plans, and use bibliotherapy for disaster recovery. It also describes how your library can be a safe haven for students who feel disconnected, bullied, or otherwise disenfranchised. Although the book is primarily intended for school librarians, classroom teachers will also find many ideas here for helping students be better prepared for disasters, whatever their cause or severity. Covers the impact of recent natural disasters on schools and addresses the changing landscape with regard to school violence Provides a guide to school emergency planning and ways in which school librarians can take the lead in making it a reality Features checklists, reproducible role-playing scenarios, and other aids for creating an emergency preparedness plan Lists equipment and resources the school library can provide during disasters Suggests curricular tie-ins and books you can use to work with students before and after a disaster or violent incident
ISBN: 9781610697293Publication Date: 2014-12-16
Disaster Planning for Libraries by
Libraries are constantly at risk. Every day, many libraries and their collections are damaged by fire, flooding, high winds, power outages, and criminal behaviour. Every library needs a plan to protect its staff, sites and collections, including yours. Disaster Planning for Libraries provides a practical guide to developing a comprehensive plan for any library. Twelve chapters cover essential areas of plan development; these include an overview of the risks faced by libraries, disaster preparedness and responding to disasters, resuming operations after a disaster and assessing damage, declaring disaster and managing a crisis, cleaning up and management after a disaster and normalizing relations, staff training, testing disaster plans, and the in-house planning champion.
ISBN: 9781843347309Publication Date: 2014-12-15
Technology Disaster Response and Recovery Planning by
The Mississippi River breaks high-water records across its Illinois and Iowa banks. Hurricane Sandy slams the New Jersey shore causing $36.8 billion in damage. Is your library ready? While disaster planning is part of most libraries strategic planning and budgeting process, too often the technology component is overlooked. Editor Mary Mallery has gathered experts with firs hand experience in planning and recovering from disasters. You will get advice on such topics as:7 key steps in risk assessment for digital collectionsHow to use the time-saving dPlan- the Online Disaster Planning Tool for Cultural and Civic InstitutionsDesigning fault-tolerant systems in a cloud computing environment7 key components of a communications planEvaluating free web and social media applications as communication tools during disasters.7 lessons the University of Iowa took from its 28 floodHow cultural institutions in New York and New Jersey responded to Hurricane Sandy
ISBN: 9780838913154Publication Date: 2015-04-08
Disaster Response and Planning for Libraries by
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 resourcesKahn's guide gives libraries the tools they need to face any emergency, no matter the size or scope.
ISBN: 9780838994191Publication Date: 2012-02-21
Resilience by
Resilience is the second volume in a new series from ALA's Center for the Future of Libraries which focuses on emerging trends in the profession, provoking discussion on how to shape the future by sharing ideas and exploring joint solutions to the challenges facing libraries and society. Resilience (or resiliency) incorporates preparations for and rapid recovery from physical, social, and economic disruptions, including environmental disasters, terrorist attacks, or economic collapse. As city, state, and the federal governments adopt resiliency as a strategy for addressing potential disasters, libraries may need to align their facilities, services, and programs to demonstrate a resilient strategy. Additionally, libraries may find themselves competing for funding with other programs or initiatives, especially in an increasingly limited pool of government spending. A founding member of ALA's Sustainability Round Table, and a longtime public library development consultant, in this book Aldrich discusses how resilience can align with library values of equity and access, and why libraries and information professionals may be ideal partners or providers in helping individuals and the communities which they serve adopt resilient practices. This thought-provoking treatment of timely topic offers important points of consideration for library administrators and managers, as well as scholars of urban planning, public policy, disaster recovery, and related disciplines. Listen to an American Libraries Dewey Decibel podcast featuring the author now!
ISBN: 9780838916346Publication Date: 2018-06-07
- Disasters in Libraries: Books to help you prepareThis article by Anna Gooding-Call offers suggestions of books to help prepare your library and your community for disasters. A selection of these are presented above.