Emergency preparedness for libraries /Julie Todaro.

Todaro, Julie, 1950-

Emergency preparedness for libraries /Julie Todaro. - Lanham, Md. : Government Institutes, (c)2009. - viii, 197 pages ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references.

Defining twenty-first century emergencies and disasters -- Defining twenty-first century emergencies and disasters in library environments -- Planning, prevention, response, and recovery -- Emergency/disaster action plans -- Integrating emergency/disaster planning into the organization -- Day one/day of : responding to emergency/disaster events, both internal and external -- Day two and beyond.

"Despite the volumes of information they contain, few libraries know how to prepare for, endure, and survive a disaster, whether natural or man-made. Even fewer put their know-how on paper. Emergency Preparedness for Libraries provides library management with a comprehensive guide to planning and executing emergency procedures." "Based in part on a seminar Julie Todaro presented for the American Library Association, Emergency Preparedness for Libraries provides library personnel with detailed instructions for protecting staff, patrons, and facilities." "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."--Jacket.



9780865871663

2008041931

101497880 DNLM


Emergency management--Planning--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Emergency management.
Libraries.
Library buildings--Safety measures--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Library materials--Conservation and restoration.
Library planning--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Medical emergencies.
Disaster Planning.


Handbook.

Z679 / .E447 2009