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Kahn, Miriam – Library Journal, 1993
Discusses the need for emergency planning for libraries to ensure that disaster response teams are ready to deal with a variety of possible calamities. Guidelines are given for writing a disaster plan, including floor plans, emergency procedures, insurance coverage, treatment of damaged materials, and reallocation of staff and collections. (LRW)
Descriptors: Emergency Programs, Guidelines, Insurance, Library Materials
