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When LES Is More
This document discusses library emergency strategies and management. It emphasizes the importance of preparing for emergencies before they occur through risk analysis, continuity planning, and identifying essential elements and allies. During an emergency, it is important to act rather than react by communicating plans and monitoring changes. After an emergency, libraries should focus on recovery but also take the opportunity to improve programs. Effective emergency management draws on an organization's vital resources.
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When LES Is More
- 1. When LES isMore: Library Emergency Strategies by Diane Cordell
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- 3. Emergency: a condition ofurgent need for action or assistance
- 5. “Emergency management... isa discipline that involves preparing for disaster before it occurs; disaster response; and supporting and rebuilding...after...disasters have occurred.” - Wikipedia
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- 9. Anticipate possible scenarios
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- 11. Consider potential impact
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- 27. Identify and focuson essential elements
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- 29. Monitor and adjustthe plan as the situation changes
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- 35. Don’t just restorethe program - make it better
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- 37. Collaboration Station, EmoryUniversity http://www.flickr.com/photos/trucolorsfly/491233788/in/set-72157600991481887/
- 38. Australian International School of Singapore http://www.flickr.com/photos/thelibrarianedge/2840540263/
- 39. “Great emergencies andcrises show us how much greater our vital resources are than we had supposed.” -William James
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- 41. Resources and Links: http://dmcordellresources.blogspot.com/ Contact Information: dmcordell@gmail.com