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Main Library Disaster Response

Main Library Disaster Manual

(wiki accessible only to Library employees)

Table of Contents

1) Introduction:

Introduction
Acknowledgment and Updates

2) Ready Reference:

Phone Tree
Library, Departmental & Unit Emergency Contact List
Disaster Response Team Contacts

3) Disaster Preparedness:

Disaster Response Summary
Library Disasters and Emergencies
Disaster Preparedness Checklist
Disaster Prevention Checklist

4) Administration:

Overview of Principles and Responsibilities
Areas of Responsibility
Checklist of Immediate Steps
Classification
Staffing Concerns

5) Salvage, Recovery, & Post-Recovery:

Water Disasters:

Packing and Removing Wet Books
Packaging by Material Type
Packing and Removal Instructions by Format
Recovery for Materials Requiring Immediate Attention
Procedures for Air Drying Books and Documents
Space for Air Drying Books and Documents
Drying Technologies and Choices
Recovery of Information Technology and Equipment

Non-Water Disasters
Post-Disaster

6) Appendices:

Salvage Priorities
Emergency Supplies
Procedures

7) Personal Safety:

Personal Safety Checklist
Employee Emergency Procedures