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Disaster Response and Planning for Libraries by
Fire, water, mold, construction problems, power-outages--mishaps like these can not only bring library services to a grinding halt, but can also destroy collections and even endanger employees. Preparing for the unexpected is the foundation of a library's best response. 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. This completely revised third edition offers * Quick and efficient guidance for creating protocols and response plans tailored to your own institution * Pointers for handling all kinds of library materials when damaged * The last information on preparing for technology recovery * Up-to-date information on prevention equipment and materials * Dozens of reproducible checklists and forms, and a comprehensive list of resourcesKahn's guide gives libraries the tools they need to face any emergency, no matter the size or scope.
Disasters by
Disasters kill, maim, and generate increasingly large economic losses. But they do not wreak their damage equally across populations, and every disaster has social dimensions at its very core. This important book sheds light on the social conditions and on the global, national, and local processes that produce disasters. Topics covered include the social roots of disaster vulnerability, exposure to natural hazards such as hurricanes and tsunamis as a form of environmental injustice, and emerging threats. Written by a leading expert in the field, this book provides the necessary frameworks for understanding hazards and disasters, exploring the contributions of very different social science fields to disaster research and showing how these ideas have evolved over time. Bringing the social aspects of recent devastating disasters to the forefront, Tierney discusses the challenges of conducting research in the aftermath of disasters and critiques the concept of disaster resilience, which has come to be seen as a key to disaster risk reduction. Peppered with case studies, research examples, and insights from very different disciplines, this rich introduction is an invaluable resource to students and scholars interested in the social nature of disasters and their relation to broader social forces.
Public Libraries and Resilient Cities by
Public libraries are keystone public institutions for any thriving community, and as such can be leaders in making cities better places to work, play, and live. In this important book, noted urban planner and librarian Dudley shows how public libraries can contribute to "placemaking," or the creation and nurturing of vital and unique communities for their residents. Using case studies and other information from the field, the author Shows how public libraries can address pressing urban and environmental sustainability issues through smart urban design practices, making contributions to economic regeneration, and a commitment to social equity Provides examples of innovation in public library design, management, collaboration and public services Offers librarians, library administrators, and even urban planners the practical knowledge, tools, and vocabulary to overcome professional and disciplinary barriersFrom the economic renewal potential of library development projects, to the provision of public space in a privatizing world, from services for the homeless to crisis management during urban disasters, Public Libraries and Resilient Cities explores the vital role that public libraries can play in the promotion of ecologically, economically, and socially sustainable communities in challenging times.
Resilience by
"Resilience" or "resiliency" incorporates preparations for and rapid recovery from physical, social, and economic disruptions, including environmental disasters, terrorist attacks, or economic collapse.Discussion of resilience has increased in the wake of several recent natural disasters, including Hurricane Katrina (25) and Hurricane Sandy (212). While these natural disasters have advanced the discussion, resilience is broadly applied as a strategy to help address climate change, natural disasters, and even terrorism. Following Hurricane Sandy, government officials at the federal, state, and local levels began thinking about changes that might prevent a repetition of the widespread devastation Sandy had caused. A 212 report from the National Academies asserted "Developing a culture of resilience would bolster support for preparedness and response, and would also enable better anticipation of disasters and their consequences, enhancing the ability to recover more quickly and strongly. Resilient communities would plan and build in ways that would reduce disaster losses, rather than waiting for a disaster to occur and paying for it afterward." In 213, the Rockefeller Foundation began working with 32 cities as the first cohort of a 1 Resilient Cities Initiative. According to the Foundation, resilience is "the capacity of individuals, communities, institutions, businesses, and systems within a city to survive, adapt, and grow no matter what kinds of chronic stresses and acute shocks they experience." The initiative provides participating cities with the resources to develop a roadmap to resilience, including the establishment of a chief resilience officer; strategy development; access to private, public and NGO partners that can help develop solutions and partnerships; and membership in a network of like-minded cities. Some of the indicators of resilient communities include access to public and mass transit, incorporating innovation inspired by nature (biomimicry), communication via mesh networks, community-supported agriculture, and more.As city, state, and the federal governments adopt resiliency as a strategy for addressing potential disasters, libraries may need to align their facilities, services, and programs to demonstrate a resilient strategy. Additionally, libraries may find themselves competing for funding with resilient programs or initiatives, especially in an increasingly limited pool of government spending. Resilience requires community involvement - encouraging individuals to make decisions that help prepare for and prevent the impact of disasters, providing resources and information to help them make informed decisions, and offerings programs and services that allow individuals to respond to issues as they arise. Libraries and information professionals may be ideal partners or providers in helping individuals adopt resilient practices in their communities. Resilience may also align with library values of equity and access. Truly resilient communities would embrace distributed renewable energy, support diversified local agriculture, and foster social equity and inclusion - all ensuring that communities can adapt to disruptions and avoid situations where the greatest impacts are felt by the most vulnerable members of the community.
Social Media Use in Crisis and Risk Communication by
The ebook edition of this title is Open Access and is freely available to read online. Crises pose an immediate risk to life, health, and the environment and require urgent action. The public's use of social media has important implications for contingency policies and practices. Social media have the potential for risk reduction and preventive interaction with the public. This book is about how different communicators - whether crisis managers, first responders, journalists, or private citizens and disaster victims - have used social media to communicate about risks and crises. It is also about how these very different actors can play a crucial role in mitigating or preventing crises. How can they use social media to strengthen their own and the public's awareness and understanding of crises when they unfold? How can they use social media to promote resilience during crises and the ability to deal with the after-effects? Chapters address such questions by presenting new research-based knowledge on social media use during different crises: the terrorist attacks in Norway on 22 July 2011; the central European floods in Austria in 2013; and the West African Ebola-outbreak in 2014. The collection also presents research on the development of a tool for gathering social media information, based on a user-centered design. Social Media use in Crisis and Risk Communicationpresents cutting-edge research on the use of social media in crisis communication and reporting. It gives recommendations about how different crisis communicators (information officers, crisis managers, journalists) can improve their ability to gather information, communicate and raise people's crisis awareness by using social media.
In November, CDLC was approached by an academic member looking for a way to gather information on how other academic Access Service departments, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, had changed their policies and procedures for the Fall 2020 semester. CDLC worked with the member to create a brief survey and sent it out to 16 academic members. We included questions concerning facilities, staffing, quarantining material, and interacting with patrons. We received 12 responses.
The majority of these libraries have reduced hours, mainly eliminating evening and weekend hours, however, all buildings were open for campus community use. Three libraries mentioned that they are not employing student assistants this semester but most reported that they had a mix of professional, paraprofessional, and student assistants running the day-to-day operations.
Many libraries required the campus community to “swipe” in or have their ids checked prior to entering the library. Two libraries required students to plan for a physical visit by making reservations using some sort of reservation software and at least three mentioned campus-wide health screening protocols prior to using the library.
While many libraries discouraged “browsing”, four reported that they were allowing students to find material on their own in the stacks. However, most libraries have implemented policies to limit the length of time patrons are staying in the library. Two are now allowing students to place holds on in-house material that can be quickly checked out at the circulation desk and six will fill the requests and check the items out prior to the user’s visit in order to speed up the checkout process.
In regards to changes to their food policies, most libraries responded that in the past they had allowed food and drink in the library. Four libraries now have a strict “no food/no drink” policy, although the majority of libraries are still allowing covered drinks. One library allowing food consumption has found that students are taking longer to consume food as a “loop-hole” to avoid wearing a mask.
11 of the 12 respondents are not differentiating between material types in regards to quarantine which ranges from one to seven full days. Two libraries are quarantining material for two days or less, five libraries for three to four days, and five libraries are quarantining material between five to seven days. One library is lending DVDs in disposable paper sleeves then discarding the sleeves and disinfecting the DVDs upon return.
One member created laminated “Clean Me” cards that students can leave by their workstations in order to alert staff and other students that the station was used and but was ready to be disinfected. This member also added plastic keyboard covers to simplify the process. Another library created a self-serve hold shelf and has been shipping material to remote users which can be returned using a prepaid FedEx label. They also will scan and email materials for their international users and hope to extend hold requests to their Direct Access Program (DAP) community users. All of the libraries have adjusted their services to significantly limit staff interaction with library users and have implemented policies like mandatory mask use and reorganized spaces to allow for adequate social distancing to help keep their libraries clean and their communities safe.
Legal Considerations for Libraries with Stephanie 'Cole' Adams - May 29, 2020 Recording (link)