Emergency Planning and Response for Libraries, Archives and Museums

'The phrase if you only buy one book on this subject, make sure it is this one is all too often over-used these days. However, in the case of Emergency Planning and Response for Libraries, Archives and Museums, this statement is entirely justified. This book is a true pearl. It is a Masterclass that is a standard text in waiting. The question is not whether or not to buy this book but rather how many copies to buy? Should it be one? Or should it be one for each Disaster Box?' - MEIC PIERCE OWEN

Are you prepared?

Whether you work with a special collection in a local archive or museum, in a large national library or managing records for a healthcare agency, an emergency plan is critical to your organisations future.

Dadson draws on a decade of experience and award-winning training in this essential practical toolkit, enabling you to respond quickly and effectively to flood, fire and other emergencies. Expert advice is interwoven with cross-sectoral and international case studies drawn from high profile and smaller and medium-sized organisations offering a breadth of relevant experience and advice. Regardless of your time or cost constraints this text will outline exactly how to minimise risk, tackle real emergencies and ensure business continuity.

Each chapter guides you through the essentials including:

an introduction to emergency planning in the information and heritage sectors
getting started on your plan
alarm raising and incident containment
the recovery operation
salvaging collections
critical documents such as priority lists, floorplans and disaster kits
business continuity and IT recovery
ensuring the plans efficacy
risk management and disaster prevention.
This is the ultimate resource for all those who work with collections in libraries, archives, museums and historic houses internationally, whether large or small. Its also an invaluable tool for records managers in companies, local authorities and healthcare agencies. Lastly it offers a concise introduction to emergency planning and response for international library and information students.