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Expert Kahn comes to the rescue with this timely update of the best step-by-step, how-to guide for preparing and responding to all types of library disasters.

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• Preface(p. ix)
• Acknowledgments(p. xi)
• Introduction
• Arrangement and Purpose(p. 1)
• Why Write a Disaster Response Plan?(p. 2)
• What Is a Disaster Response Plan and Why Is It Important?(p. 3)
• Disaster Response Planning in a Nutshell(p. 3)
• What If the Disaster Happens Before You Have a Plan?(p. 4)
• Section 1 Response
• Phase 1 Responding to Notification of the Disaster(p. 5)
• Phase 2 Assessing the Situation and Damage(p. 6)
• Phase 3 Beginning to Rescue and Recover Collections(p. 6)
• Call for Outside Assistance(p. 6)
• Damage Assessment(p. 7)
• Response to Different-Size Disasters(p. 8)
• Dealing with the Media(p. 9)
• Working with Contractors(p. 10)
• Recovery Decisions and Priorities(p. 11)
• Computers and Disaster Recovery(p. 12)
• Different Methods of Drying Wet Materials(p. 12)
• Emotional Issues(p. 13)
• Case Study 1 Fire in City Archives, Linkoping, Sweden(p. 14)
• Section 2 Recovery; or, Resumption of Normal Operations
• Making Decisions(p. 18)
• Evaluating the Plan(p. 19)
• Revising the Response Plan(p. 20)
• Following Up(p. 20)
• Dealing with the Next Disaster--Physical and Psychological Issues(p. 20)
• Case Study 2 A Whiff of Mold? No, It Can't Be!(p. 21)
• Section 3 Prevention
• The Building Survey(p. 25)
• Correcting and Preventing Fire and Safety Hazards(p. 28)
• Indoor Air Quality and Sick Building Syndrome(p. 29)
• Remote Storage Facilities(p. 30)
• Backup Routines to Prevent Loss of Computer Data(p. 31)
• Survey to Identify Vulnerable Collections(p. 32)
• Construction and Renovation Projects(p. 33)
• Outside Contacts(p. 34)
• Case Study 3 Renovation Disaster(p. 35)
• Section 4 Planning
• Elements of a Disaster Response Plan(p. 38)
• Disaster Response Team(p. 40)
• Roles and Responsibilities(p. 40)
• Lists to Create and Update during the Planning Phase(p. 43)
• Prioritization for Recovery(p. 44)
• Planning for Small, Large, and Wide-Area Disasters(p. 48)
• Planning for Damage to Computers and Automated Services(p. 49)
• Technology(p. 51)
• Insurance(p. 52)
• Communications(p. 55)
• When the Disaster Is Over(p. 57)
• Telecommunications(p. 57)
• Contacting Disaster Response Companies and Consultants(p. 57)
• Training(p. 59)
• Case Study 4 Firsthand Experience during the Oklahoma City Bombing(p. 60)
• Section 5 Response and Recovery Procedures
• Basic Response Procedures(p. 65)
• Packing Procedures for Books, Documents, Archives, and Office Files(p. 66)
• Selecting a Drying Method--Dehumidification vs. Vacuum Freeze-Drying(p. 67)
• Documents and Files In-house--Handling and Drying Methods(p. 70)
• Books and Paper Files In-house--Handling and Drying Methods(p. 71)
• Large Format Materials--Handling and Drying Methods(p. 71)
• Modern Film-Based Materials 1950-Present--Handling and Drying Methods(p. 74)
• Magnetic Tape--Handling and Drying Methods(p. 76)
• Compact Discs (CDs) and DVDs--Handling and Drying Methods(p. 78)
• Phonograph Records--Handling and Drying Methods(p. 79)
• Works of Art on Canvas and Paper--Handling and Drying Methods(p. 80)
• Mold(p. 80)
• Ozone(p. 83)
• Insects and Pests(p. 85)
• Case Study 5 Lessons to Learn By(p. 86)
• Appendixes
• A Checklists and Forms
• 1. Elements of a Disaster Response Plan(p. 89)
• 2. Disaster Response Team Contact Information(p. 91)
• 3. Emergency Contact List--Services(p. 92)
• 4. Phase I Activate Plan--Gather Disaster Response Team(p. 94)
• 5. Phase II Assessment Phase--External Structural Damage(p. 95)
• 6. Phase II Assessment Phase--Internal Structural Damage(p. 96)
• 7. Phase II Assessment Phase--Contents and Furniture(p. 97)
• 8. Phase II Assessment Phase--Collections(p. 98)
• 9. Phase II Assessment Phase--Computers(p. 99)
• 10. Phase III--Rescue and Recovery Phase(p. 100)
• 11. Phase III--Rescue and Recovery Phase--Assignment of Disaster Response Team Responsibilities(p. 100)
• 12. Phase III--Rescue and Recovery Phase--Reallocation of Staff within Building(p. 101)
• 13. Phase III--Rescue and Recovery Phase--Reallocation of Staff outside of Building(p. 101)
• 14. Phase III--Recovery Phase--Returning to Normal(p. 102)
• 15. Phase III--Communications(p. 102)
• 16. Prioritization for Recovery Checklist(p. 103)
• 17. Vital and Permanent Records Checklist(p. 104)
• 18. Recovery Decisions and Priorities Checklist(p. 105)
• 19. Paper Records Recovery Decision Checklist(p. 106)
• 20. Clay-Coated Paper Recovery Decision Checklist(p. 107)
• 21. Books and Bound Materials Recovery Decision Checklist(p. 108)
• 22. Microforms Recovery Decision Checklist(p. 109)
• 23. Software and Data Recovery Decision Checklist(p. 110)
• 24. Computer Equipment Recovery Decision Checklist(p. 111)
• 25. Checklist for Determining Drying Method(p. 112)
• 26. Environmental Conditions for Air Drying Books and Paper Files Checklist(p. 113)
• 27. Current Suggested Temperature and Relative Humidity for Cultural Institutions(p. 114)
• 28. Cleaning Books Checklist(p. 115)
• 29. Checklist for When Materials Are Returned from the Contractor(p. 116)
• 30. Building Survey Checklist(p. 117)
• 31. Fire Extinguisher Information List(p. 118)
• 32. Remote Storage Facilities Checklist(p. 119)
• 33. Computer Backup Tape Storage Facilities Checklist(p. 120)
• 34. Telecommunications and Phone-Dependent Services Checklist(p. 121)
• 35. Computers and Data--Hardware Checklist(p. 122)
• 36. LANs and Servers Checklist(p. 123)
• 37. Modems Checklist(p. 123)
• 38. Printers Checklist(p. 124)
• 39. Battery Backup or UPS Checklist(p. 124)
• 40. Software Checklist(p. 125)
• 41. Backup Routines Checklist(p. 126)
• 42. Computer Backup Information Checklist(p. 127)
• 43. Online Services Access Checklist(p. 128)
• B Associations, Organizations, and Companies(p. 129)
• Bibliography(p. 137)
• Index(p. 149)

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Library Journal Review

This invaluable instruction guide for writing a disaster plan has been completely revised and updated from the 1998 original (Professional Media, LJ 4/15/98). New is a case study on post-9/11 recovery and a scenario dealing with mold. A must for all libraries. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Booklist Review

A disaster can strike any library, and recovery from it depends largely on the work put into planning for dealing with it and responding to it. Kahn first considers response to disaster, including initial assessment of the situation, calling for outside assistance, and setting priorities for recovery. Especially important is dealing with the emotional states of persons affected by the disaster. Kahn ties all these responses into the planning that precedes development of the disaster plan. In the book's third and fourth sections, she deals with preventing disasters and developing a plan for dealing with one should it occur. She devotes the final section to recovery procedures for various types of materials. Valuable checklists and forms and a list of contacts for additional assistance and supplies are included.