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Disaster Management and Continuity Planning in Libraries: Literature Review

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  • Rebecca Hamilton

    (State Library of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, LA, USA)

  • Diane Brown

    (State Library of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, LA, USA)

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Libraries are taking on new roles in a disaster and with that comes strategic responsibilities beyond traditional asset recovery activities. In the past, library disaster plans have emphasized recovery of materials. Here, the emphasis is on continuing business operations. Libraries have become the centers of communication for their communities in a crisis. This article 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. A literature review and case study are used to develop these recommendations. A critical success factor is to use a disaster preparation methodology that includes a business continuity plan.

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  • Rebecca Hamilton & Diane Brown, 2016. "Disaster Management and Continuity Planning in Libraries: Literature Review," International Journal of Risk and Contingency Management (IJRCM), IGI Global, vol. 5(1), pages 26-41, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jrcm00:v:5:y:2016:i:1:p:26-41
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