ALA - Disaster Preparedness Clearinghouse
http://www.ala.org/alcts/publications/disaster.html
Disaster preparedness sites and bibliography.

 

Amigos Library Services (Southwest region)
http://www.amigos.org/preserve.htm#disaster
Southwestern libraries and cultural institutions, disaster planning and recovery, training, site surveys, consultations, and workshops on emergency preparedness and recovery.

 

Conservation Online Disaster Preparedness and Response
http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/bytopic/disasters/
Resources, disaster plans, case histories,
documents and  commercial services, and health and safety.

Salvage Operations for water damaged collections by Betty Walsh
http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/waac/wn/wn10/wn10-2/wn10-202.html
Step by step guide to salvage water damaged collections.

 

Disaster Mitigation Planning Assistance
http://disaster.lib.msu.edu
Searchable database for disaster recovery
personnel, services, and supplies.  Also links to disaster plans.
 

 

Federal Emergency Management Agency
http://www.fema.gov
Federal Emergency Management Agency's  mission is to "to reduce ... protect
our nation's critical infrastructure from all types of  hazards through a comprehensive, risk-based, emergency management program of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery."

 

Emergency management guide for business and industry
http://www.fema.gov/library/bizindex.htm

 

Interactive Emergency Response and Salvage Wheel
http://www.fema.gov/r-n-r/ers_wl.htm
Available in paper, a good resource for the first 48 hours of a disaster.

 

Inland Empire Libraries Disaster Network
http://www.ieldrn.org/
"A cooperative network of public and academic libraries in San Bernardino, Riverside, and Eastern Los Angeles Counties which work together to prepare for and recover from disasters."

 

Sample Disaster Plan
http://www.ieldrn.org/sample.htm
Generic disaster response and recovery plan.

 

Hazards Survey (Internal & External)
http://www.ieldrn.org/survey.htm

 

Powerpoint Presentation on Library Disaster Planning
http://www.ieldrn.org/powerpoint.htm

 

Lessons of Recovery Colorado State University
http://www.colostate.edu/floodrecovery

 

Library of Congress. Emergency Preparedness and Response
http://lcweb.loc.gov/preserv/pubsemer.html
Emergency preparedness for the Library of Congress, Emergency Drying
Procedures, primer on disaster preparedness for paper-based materials.

 

National Archives and Records Administration.
http://www.nara.gov/arch/
Guidance concerning preservation, management, and training.

 

A Primer on Disaster Preparedness,
Management and Response: Paper Based Materials (1993)
http://www.nara.gov/arch/techinfo/preserva/primer/eng1234.html

 

Normas Básicas para la Preparación, Gestión
y Respuesta Ante Desastres: Materiales con Soporte de Papel (1993)
http://www.nara.gov/arch/techinfo/preserva/primer/span1234.html
Spanish version of primer.

 

National Library of Australia

National Task Force on Emergency Response
http://www.heritagepreservation.org/PROGRAMS/taskfer.htm
"Heritage Preservation works to ensure the preservation of America's collective heritage
for present and future generations. Our programs and publications provide advice and guidance on the proper care and maintenance of  books and archives and other materials."

 

New York University. Disaster Plan Workbook
http://www.nyu.edu/library/bobst/research/preserv/displan/ch1.htm
Complete disaster plan workbook that allows the user
to build a plan that addresses their library.

 

National Library of Canada. Emergency Planning and response
http://www.nlc-bnc.ca/resource/presv/ebibl9a.htm

National Institute of Disaster Restoration
http://www.ascr.org/nidr.asp
A part of the Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration. Guidelines for  fire and smoke repair, database of  building, cleaning and restoration services after disasters. 

 

"Preservation of Library Materials & Archival Materials:
a manual" published by the NEDCC in 1999. 
Also available online.
http://www.nedcc.org/plam3/manhome.htm

 

Emergency Management Leaflets
http://nedcc.org/plam3/index3.htm
Disaster planning, worksheet for others of a disaster plan, and other emergency concerns.

 

 

Image Permanence Institute (IPI)
http://www.rit.edu/~661www1/
"University-based non-profit research laboratory dedicated to the scientific
research in the preservation of visual and other forms of recorded information."

 

National Film Preservation Foundation
http://www.filmpreservation.org
Film preservation basics. Information
about assistance to film archives, including grant information.

 

 

Information Resources. U. of Illinois, Extension
Disaster Resources. Emotional Reactions to Disasters
http://www.ag.uiuc.edu/~disaster/facts/emotion.html
Listing of the emotional responses to a disaster.

 

Warning signs of trauma related stress
http://www.apa.org/practice/ptsd.html
A listing from the American Psychological Association of  trauma
stress symptoms of  "individuals who have experienced a traumatic event."

 

Partially derived from the Library of Congress Preservation page.

 

ALIRE, CAMILLA ed. Library disaster planning handbook. New York : Neal Schuman, 2000.

          A guide for planning and recovery from library disasters, handling damaged collections and systems.

 

ARTIM, NICK. An Introduction to Fire Detection, Alarm, and Automatic Fire

Sprinklers. In Preservation of Library and Archival Materials, 3rd ed., revised and

expanded. Andover, MA. : Northeast Document Conservation Center, 1999.

        Available from NEDCC website, http://www.nedcc.org 

 

ASSOCIATION OF RESEARCH LIBRARIES, Office of Management Studies: Planning for Emergencies. SPEC Kit No. 69. Washington, D.C., 1980. Available from ARL, 21 DuPont Circle, Washington, DC 20036. FAX (202) 872-0884.
          This is a compilation of sound advice from a number of experts and institutions. Cost is approximately $25.00 from ARL.

 

J.P. BARTON, and J.C. WELLHEISER, eds.: An Ounce of Prevention: Handbook on Disaster Planning for Archives, Libraries, and Record Centres. Toronto Area Archivists Group, 1985.
          Even though this is written for Canadian institutions, the information it contains is sensible, sound, and applicable for anyone involved in emergency preparedness. Conference proceedings are also available.

 

S.A. BUCHANAN: Disaster Planning Preparedness and Recovery for Libraries and Archives. RAMP Publication PGI-88/WS/6. Paris, 1988. Available from UNESCO, Division of the General Information Programme, 7 Place de Fontenoy, 75700 Paris, France.
          This book emphasizes the disaster planning process, including response and recovery. It is written from a management perspective, intended for a general audience, but with attention paid to to the needs of smaller institutions, and the needs of developing countries.

 

CAMPUS CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMS: Library Safety & Security: a comprehensive manual for Library Administrators and Police and Security Officers. Goshen, KT : Campus Crime Prevention Programs, 1992.

          Security issues from vandalism and theft.

 

V. DORGE, and  S.L. JONES, comp.: Building an Emergency Plan: a guide for Museums and Other Cultural Institutions. Los Angeles : The Getty Conservation Institute, 1999. Available from the Getty.

          This book does focus upon museum disasters, much of it does easily transfer to libraries. The tables and questions to consider are helpful.

 

G. Cunha, Disaster Planning and a Guide to Recovery Services , Library Technology Reports (September/October 1992) : 533-624

 

J.N. EULENBERG: Handbook for the Recovery of Water Damaged Business Records. Association of Records Managers and Administrators, Prairie Village, KS, 1986. Available from ARMA, 4200 Somerset Dr., Suite 215, Prairie Village, KS 66208. FAX (913) 341-3742.
          This manual is strong in coverage of paper, magnetic media, photographs, and other special media.

 

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ FEDERAL INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION  Flood Resistant Materials Requirements for Buildings Located in Special Flood Hazard Areas  Technical Bulletin 2-93. Washington, DC : FEMA/FIA, 1993.  Available from  FEMA/FIA Office of Reduction, Technical Standards Division, 500 C St., SW, Room 417, Washington, DC 20472  

          Information on building and renovating in areas that are at risk for flooding. Prepared in accordance with the National Flood Insurance Program.

 

J. FORTSON: Disaster Planning and Recovery: A How-To-Do-It-Manual for Librarians and Archivists. Manual No.21. New York: Neal Schuman Publishers, 1992.
          Comprehensive guidance for emergency preparedness, risk prevention, response and recovery.



J. HARMON: Integrated Pest Management in Museum, Library, and Archival Facilities: A Step by Step Approach for the Design, Development, Implementation, and Maintenance of an Integrated Pest Management Program. Indianapolis, IN, 1993. Available from Harmon Preservation Pest Management, P.O. Box 40262, Indianapolis, IN, USA 46240.
          Manual covers monitoring, identification, and non-chemical and chemical strategies for pest control for insects and other pests.

 

K.B. HENDRICKS and B.LESSER: Disaster Preparedness and Recovery: Photographic Materials, "American Archivist," 46:1 (Winter)/1983, pp. 52-68.
          Solid and sensible advice from one of the most reliable and respected photographic conservators in the field.

 

M. KAHN. Disaster Prevention and Response for Special Libraries: an Information Kit  Washington : Special Libraries Association, 1995.

          Writing a disaster plan and recommendations for disaster prevention.  Focuses upon small libraries. 

 

M. KAHN: Disaster Response and Planning for Libraries, Chicago, IL: American Library Association, 1998.  Available from the American Library Association.

          Comprehensive survey of the necessary elements of a  disaster response plan.

 

J.N. MARTIN: The Corning Flood: Museum Under Water. Corning, NY: The Corning Museum of Glass, 1977.
          A creative classic in the field of disaster recovery. A good way to begin.

 

L. McCann: Preservation Sourcebook Update 2000, New York, NY : Metropolitan  New York Library Council, 2000.  
          Also available online at http://odin.metro.org/metroweb/sourcebook/.

 

J. MORRIS: The Library Disaster Preparedness Handbook, Chicago, IL : American Library Association, 1986.

          Covers disaster elements including problem patrons, planning and design for safety and security.

 

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION: Protection of Libraries and Library Collections (NFPA 910-1991); Protection of Museums and Museum Collections (NFPA 911-1991); Archives and Records Centers (NFPA 932AM); and Fire Protection in Historic Structures (NFPA 914-1994). Quincy, MA: National Fire Protection Association. See dates listed above.
          Causes, prevention, detection, and suppression of fire in each type of institution with descriptions and standards for fire detection/suppression equipment, synopsis of the role of the institution's staff in fire protection, and a bibliography of resources. Includes a self-inspection checklist.

 

NORTHEAST DOCUMENT CONSERVATION CENTER: Preservation of Library & Archival Materials: A Manual. (Revised and Expanded.) Andover, MS, 1992. Available from Northeast Document Conservation Center, 100 Brickstone Square, Andover MS 01810-1494. FAX (508) 475-6021.
          This manual contains brief guides to significant preservation concepts and procedures, including emergency preparedness and salvage procedures for books, documents, and photographs; and very importantly, mold control.

 

M. O'CONNELL: Disaster Planning: Writing and Implementing Plans for Collections-Holding Institutions. "Technology and Conservation" Summer, 1983.
          A succinct and practical approach to emergency planning. Good for getting the process going.

 

M. TRINKLEY: Hurricane! Surviving the Big One: A Primer for Libraries, Museums, and Archives. Atlanta: Southeastern Library Network, Inc. (SOLINET), 1993. Available from SOLINET Preservation Program, 1438 W. Peachtree St., NW, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30309-2955. FAX (404) 892-7879.
           A thorough planning aid for institutions in hurricane or severe storm regions. Useful also for planning for recovery from any region-wide natural disaster.

 

P. WATERS: Procedures for Salvage of Water-damaged Library Materials. Washington, DC : Library of Congress, 1975.

          A classic for handing water damaged collections.

 

DC WEBER: Library Buildings and the Loma Prieta Earthquake Experience of October 1989. Sacramento : California State Library Foundation, 1990.

          The experience of major research library and surrounding libraries during an earthquake.  It does include steps in prevention and lessons learned after to the event, also an appendix of the example of  specification for library shelving.