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Publication Date

2020

Keywords

disaster, planning, salvage, books, paper, audio recordings, photographs

Language

English

Disciplines

Library and Information Science

Description

The Syracuse University Libraries’ Disaster Recovery Plan for library materials outlines procedures for salvaging a wide variety of library materials in the event of a disaster of minor emergency. We have designed this plan to help library staff cope with and recover materials from minor emergencies that typically involve 500 or less items. The majority of these emergencies will be caused by interior flooding due to leaky pipes (or water coming in from other vulnerable areas in library buildings) or from patron mishaps. The resultant wet books and other objects, such as photographs, microfilm, and sound recordings, can usually be dried on location and returned to service with minimal effort. Please note that this document takes effect after the safety and security of library staff and patrons has been secured.

Drying and Salvaging Water Damaged Books (video)

Additional Information

This is an updated version of the 2010 Disaster Recovery Manual.

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Disaster Recovery Manual (2020)

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