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Library as safe haven : disaster planning, response, and recovery : a how-to-do-it manual for librarians /

Libraries have always played a special role in times of disaster by continuing to provide crucial information and services. The Stafford Act of 2011, a federal government directive, designates libraries as among the temporary facilities delivering essential services, making a Continuity of Operation...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Halsted, Deborah D. (Autor), Clifton, Shari (Autor), Wilson, Daniel T. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Chicago : Neal-Schuman, an imprint of the American Library Association, 2014.
Colección:How-to-do-it manuals for libraries.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Chapter 1. Risk Assessment and Continuity of Operations Plans; Steps in Risk Assessment; Conclusion; References; Chapter 2. Responding to a Threat; The Importance of Immediate Responses; Planning Responses Based on Potential Risks; Designing Drills to Assist in Training for Response; After-Action Review; Conclusion; References; Chapter 3. From Self-Reliance to Asking for Help; On-Site Planning; Off-Site Planning; Outside Assistance PlanningConclusion; References; Chapter 4. A One-Page Service Continuity Plan; Background; Service Continuity Pocket Response Plan; Conclusion; References; Chapter 5. Tapping the Potential of Mobile Technologies and Social Media for Preparedness and Response; Mobile Technologies; Social Networking; Other Tools; Challenges; Conclusion; References; Chapter 6. Personal Preparedness and Possible Impact on Library Services; Create a Kit; Make a Plan; Specific Threats; Conclusion; References; Chapter 7. Leveraging the Library; Traditional Roles; Nontraditional Roles; Conclusion; References; Chapter 8. Two Model Scenarios for Cooperative Engagement; Hurricane Jenny; The Marshall City Earthquake; Conclusion; References.