Resilient Libraries. Issue 3 (3rd July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Garnett, Johanna
• Is Part Of: Journal of the Australian Library & Information Association. Volume 70:Issue 3(2021)
• Page Start: 307
• Page End: 312
• Publication Date: 2021-07-03
• Subjects: Libraries -- special collections -- disasters -- disruptive events -- resilience -- library management; Information science -- Periodicals; Information science -- Australia -- Periodicals; Information science -- Pacific Area -- Periodicals; Library science -- Periodicals; Library science -- Australia -- Periodicals; Library science -- Pacific Area -- Periodicals; Information science; Library science; Australia; Pacific Area; Periodicals; 020.5
• DOI: 10.1080/24750158.2021.1960612
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2475-0158

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Hazards, both natural and human induced, have impacted libraries throughout history. With multiple examples across the globe of libraries impacted by a range of hazards and the future prospect of natural hazards occurring in greater strength and frequency, it is important for libraries to consider a changed approach to risk management from a 'response/reactive' focus to 'resilience building'. This paper will demonstrate examples of Australian libraries impacted by a range of natural hazards, discuss the meaning of resilience and increase awareness of a specialist 'Disaster Resilience Toolkit for Libraries' designed to assist libraries in assessing their current resilience levels to natural hazards, specifically flood, fire and earthquake.