Disaster Response and Planning for Libraries

by Miriam B. Kahn

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 Kahn's guide gives libraries the tools they need to face any emergency, no matter the size or scope.

168 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1997

Reviews

[Dave]

A good starting point, but the book repeats itself an awful lot. Plus the information on IT disaster planning is very minimal. For most organizations these days, the IT component of the recovery plan is more important than the physical collection recovery.