... from potential looting. The library's actual disaster response emerged as a practical one, much like a battle plan discussed on the field in response to actual conditions and the circumstances of those involved. Natural disasters Libraries Contingency planning This article describes...

... of buildings and equipment, the identification and use of reliable expert advice, staff training programmes and contingency planning for temporary services, accommodation and storage. Undertlines the importance of personnel issues such as the careful selection of those responsible for disaster management...

... Contingency planning Disaster planning Information services Libraries In the UK, planning for the consequences of civil disasters typically falls to the lot of local authorities. These employ a county emergency planning officer (CEPO), or equivalent, whose role includes the co‐ordination of local...

... Collection management Contingency planning Disaster management Disaster recovery DOCUMENT SOS Fire Libraries School libraries It is a sad fact that Great Britain has the highest rate of library arson attacks in the world. One can only assume that these attacks occur, not out of a disgust...