Disaster Recovery for Archives, Libraries and Records Management Systems in Australia and New Zealand. Topics in Australasian Library and Information Studies, Number 12

Floods, fires or earthquakes can cause critical damage to books and to records. A recovery effort which is well-intentioned but ill-informed or hasty may make the damage far worse. What should be done? What should not be done? This is the first book on disaster recovery specifically tailored for the Australasian market. The book discusses factors which should be considered by managers before setting up a disaster recovery plan, including prevention and insurance. It covers, in detail, the content and development of a disaster plan and considers training programs for those staff who are involved. There is an account of the history of disaster recovery with special attention given to disasters occurring in Australia and New Zealand and to the recovery efforts which have been mounted. This book is about disaster recovery for archivists, librarians, and records managers. It discusses the history of disaster recovery and attempts to identify disasters which have occurred in Australia and New Zealand. The book aims to persuade the reader that disasters may happen in even the best run institution, to alert the reader to what is involved in developing a disaster recovery plan, to guide the reader in the development of such a plan, and to discuss ways in which staff may be trained in the procedures and skills involved. Paper-based files, files, books and records, but also includes some multimedia materials are discussed. Textiles, paintings, and artifacts are not covered. The book consists of four extensive chapters: (1) "An Historical Overview"; (2) "Management Issues in Disaster Recovery Planning"; (3) "Preparing a Disaster Recovery Plan"; and (4) "Training the Teams." A bibliography and index are also included. (Author/AEF) Content: CENTRE FOR INFORMATION STUDIES , Page ii Front Matter , Page iii Copyright , Page iv Preface , Pages ix-x Acknowledgment , Pages xi-xiii 1 - An Historical Overview , Pages 1-33 2 - Management Issues in Disaster Recovery Planning , Pages 35-70 3 - Preparing a Disaster Recovery Plan , Pages 71-104 4 - Training the Teams , Pages 105-133 Bibliography , Pages 135-146 Index , Pages 147-157 A book about disaster recovery for archivists, librarians and records managers which discusses the history of disaster recovery and attempts to identify disasters within Australia and New Zealand.