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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
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About the Author
Miriam B. Kahn, founder of MBK Consulting, helps libraries, archives, corporations, and cultural institutions plan for, recover from, and prevent disasters that interrupt services. Since 1989, she has been working in the field of preservation, consulting on disaster response, and offering hands-on assistance during disasters. She is also the author of Protecting Your Library s Electronic Resources (ALA Editions). She is a popular presenter and teacher, offering courses at Kent State University s Graduate School for Library and Information Science and throughout the Midwest. She holds a PhD from Kent State University.
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A strong pick for library reference shelves. --Midwest Book Review
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- PublisherALA Editions
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 083891151X
- ISBN 13 9780838911518
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number3
- Number of pages160
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