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Pandemic Preparedness

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91´«Ã½ webpage provides information about preparing for a pandemic, including library-specific policy suggestions and more universal resources on pandemic education, prevention, and preparation.

Disaster Preparedness

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91´«Ã½ website on disaster preparedness.

Emergency Preparedness

Website: Library of Congress



Library of Congress website filled with information on emergency preparedness.

Disaster Recovery Links, 2015

PDF: International Association of School Librarianship



This document contains both U.S. and international links for disaster planning, response, and recovery with templates as well as disaster relief and donations. Resource recovery links cover wet books, smoke and odor removal, and mold.



Library Disaster Preparedness & Response LibGuide

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This site includes pages for preparing for a disaster, responding to a disaster, and additional resources. Disasters include weather, fire, and water events and public health crises.

Library Resources for Dealing with Mass Shootings

Article: Public Libraries Online



Although this is a difficult subject because of its emotional nature, patrons may need these resources more than ever. The ASPR TRACIE: Post-Mass Shooting Programs and Resources Overview link was updated in April 2019.



Safety and Security in Libraries

Website: 91´«Ã½



This site provides links to related LibGuides, webinars, and library security resources.

Violence Prevention in the Public Library, May 14, 2014

Webinar: Public Library Association



This free on-demand webinar discusses violence risk factors in terms of both customers and employees and helps enhance situational awareness skills. Learn about warning signs—verbal and non-verbal behaviors—of risk and potential aggression; as well as verbal diffusion strategies and actions to prepare for and react to active shooter incidents.