Disaster Response and Planning for Libraries, 2nd ed

Miriam B. Kahn

ISBN 10: 0838908373 / ISBN 13: 9780838908372

Published by ALA Editions, 2002

About this Item

nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Fire, water, mold, construction problems, power outages - these unexpected mishaps can not only bring services to a grinding halt but also destroy collections. This revised edition is a thorough guide to preventing or responding to problems big and small in libraries.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Disaster Response and Planning for Libraries, 2nd ed
• Publisher: ALA Editions
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0838908373
• ISBN 13: 9780838908372
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 280W x 210H x 9D millimeters 280 millimeters width by 210 millimeters height by 9 millimeters depth
• Weight: 428 grams

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Synopsis

Fire, water, mold, construction problems, power outages - these unexpected mishaps can not only bring services to a grinding halt but also destroy collections. This revised edition is a thorough guide to preventing or responding to problems big and small in libraries.

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 the author of The Library Security and Safety Guide to Prevention, Planning, and Response and Protecting Your Library’s Electronic Resources. 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 an MLS from Queens College, CUNY and a PhD from Kent State University.