Title Library as safe haven : disaster planning, response, and recovery : a how-to-do-it manual for librarians / Deborah D. Halsted, Shari Clifton, Daniel T. Wilson.

Descript 1 online resource (xi, 143 pages) : illustrations Series How-to-do-it manual for librarians How-to-do-it manuals for libraries. Bibliog. Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents 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. Summary 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 Operations Plan imperative for libraries. Peppered with informative first-person narratives from librarians recounting emergency situations, Halsted, Clifton, and Wilson cover such topics as: An eight-step approach to developing a risk assessment plan How to draft a one-page service continuity plan Information on how to use mobile devices and social media effectively in times of disaster Sample disaster plans, along with model exercises, manuals and customizable communications Published in cooperation with the Medical Library Association (MLA), this nuts-and-bolts resource will enable libraries of all kinds to do their best while planning for the worst. Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - Worldwide Subject Library buildings -- Safety measures -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. Library materials -- Conservation and restoration -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. Emergency management -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. Library planning -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Library & Information Science -- General. Emergency management. (OCoLC)fst00908500 Library buildings -- Safety measures. (OCoLC)fst00997665 Library materials -- Conservation and restoration. (OCoLC)fst00997803 Library planning. (OCoLC)fst00997877 Bibliothek. Katastrophenschutz Krisenmanagement Alt Author Clifton, Shari, author. Wilson, Daniel T., author. Alt Title Disaster planning, response, and recovery : a how-to-do-it manual for librarians ISBN 9781555709495 (electronic bk.) 1555709494 (electronic bk.) 9781555709730 (ePub) 1555709737 9781555709747 (Kindle) 1555709745 (Kindle) 9781555709136 (alk. paper) 1555709133 (alk. paper)