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Peer reviewedRutherford, Christine – Public Libraries, 1990
Discusses causes of library disasters and provides several examples of disasters. Emphasis is on the importance of awareness, insurance protection, a written disaster plan, cooperation with the fire marshall and insurance agent in planning, and staff training. Several elements of the written plan are listed. (22 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Emergency Programs, Fire Protection, Insurance, Library Planning
Grams, Theodore C. W. – 1983
Intended to be used in conjunction with the Portland State University handbook entitled "Safety Guidelines and Emergency Procedures," this manual provides guidelines to be followed in the event of library emergencies involving fire, flood, fumes, smoke, and water leakage, with special attention given to the processes required for the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Check Lists, Emergency Programs, Fire Protection
Buchanan, Sally A.; Murray, Toby – 1988
This manual provides guidelines for those who are responsible for disaster planning for libraries and archives. Limited to fire-and-water-related disasters involving books, manuscripts, and photographs, the manual is primarily concerned with planning. Divided into two major areas, disaster preparedness and disaster recovery, the manual covers…
Descriptors: Archives, Emergency Programs, Fire Protection, Guidelines
