Library Disaster Planning and Recovery Handbook

This unique handbook arises from one of the worst disasters ever to strike an American library -- the 1997 flood that damaged 500,000 of the Colorado State University Library's bound journals and monographs. Written by those managing the Library's recovery, this handbook provides detailed advice and recommendations gleaned from years of intensive efforts to restore collections and services. Both conceptual and practical elements of disaster planning and recovery are covered, including: risk management analysis; human resources implications; collection restoration, gifts, and fundraising; evaluating temporary sites and setting up temporary services; and managing damaged materials restoration and processing. Any librarian who wants to be prepared for disasters should own this book. Key recommendations for each phase of disaster planning and recovery are summarized at the end of each chapter.Alire, Camilla is the author of 'Library Disaster Planning and Recovery Handbook' with ISBN 9781555703738 and ISBN 1555703739.