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Disaster Management and Continuity Planning in Libraries: Changes Since the Year 2000

Disaster Management and Continuity Planning in Libraries: Changes Since the Year 2000
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Author(s): Rebecca Hamilton (State Library of Louisiana, USA)and Diane Brown (State Library of Louisiana, USA)
Copyright: 2019
Pages: 25
Source title: Emergency and Disaster Management: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-6195-8.ch023

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Abstract

Since the year 2000 libraries' concepts of disaster management, contingency planning and the role of libraries in a major disruptive event have changed dramatically. Libraries have gone from an emphasis on protecting and restoring collections and facilities to an emphasis on service continuity. Although broadband adoption nationwide remains disproportionate at best, the advent and widespread use of the Internet and e-government mean that libraries have become the centers of communication for their communities in a crisis. This chapter will demonstrate the essential role of libraries before, during and after a disaster, both short term and long term and how to get a seat at the table with community planners by demonstrating the functions that are critical to recovery. In order to fulfill this community role, a library first needs to be prepared with its own business continuity plan.

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