| Disaster Management in Archives, Libraries, and Museums Contributor(s): Matthews, Graham (Author), Smith, Yvonne (Author) |
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ISBN: 0754672735 ISBN-13: 9780754672739 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $180.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science - General - Art | Museum Studies - Social Science | Disasters & Disaster Relief |
| Dewey: 027.006 |
| LCCN: 2008045373 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.3" W x 9.2" (1.30 lbs) 244 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This important book assesses the current state of disaster management in archives, libraries and museums in the UK and around the world, and provides recommendations for addressing current and future threats. Following an introductory outline of the topic and terminology, the authors provide a short history of the development of disaster management in the cultural heritage sector. They illustrate a basic framework for effective disaster management by reviewing disaster control plan practice from around the world. Through examining and identify the key issues affecting disaster management in archives, libraries and museums, the authors discuss a priority structure for future implementation. This book will be key reading for scholars and students of archive studies, library and information and museum management. It will also be extremely useful for professionals and policy makers involved in disaster management planning at a local and national level. |