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Zen and the Art of Disaster Planning: Collaboration Challenges in Library Disaster Plan Design and Execution

Zen and the Art of Disaster Planning: Collaboration Challenges in Library Disaster Plan Design and Execution

Alison Verplaetse, Paul Mascareñas, Kimberly O'Neill
Copyright: © 2018 |Pages: 25
ISBN13: 9781522539148|ISBN10: 152253914X|EISBN13: 9781522539155
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-3914-8.ch011
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Verplaetse, Alison, et al. "Zen and the Art of Disaster Planning: Collaboration Challenges in Library Disaster Plan Design and Execution." Library Science and Administration: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, edited by Information Resources Management Association, IGI Global, 2018, pp. 214-238. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-3914-8.ch011

APA

Verplaetse, A., Mascareñas, P., & O'Neill, K. (2018). Zen and the Art of Disaster Planning: Collaboration Challenges in Library Disaster Plan Design and Execution. In I. Management Association (Ed.), Library Science and Administration: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications (pp. 214-238). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-3914-8.ch011

Chicago

Verplaetse, Alison, Paul Mascareñas, and Kimberly O'Neill. "Zen and the Art of Disaster Planning: Collaboration Challenges in Library Disaster Plan Design and Execution." In Library Science and Administration: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, edited by Information Resources Management Association, 214-238. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2018. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-3914-8.ch011

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Abstract

This chapter outlines the process through which an original disaster preparedness and recovery plan document was created at a mid-sized academic library with no dedicated preservation staff. A particular emphasis is placed on collaboration and advocacy with the library's parent institution in the formulation of the disaster plan, including the many challenges that arise when institutional communication is flawed and support for the library's goals is lacking. This chapter utilizes concepts adapted from Zen Buddhism to illustratively describe the ways in which the numerous pitfalls and challenges faced through the disaster-planning process were overcome. Taking lessons learned from one library's experience, recommendations are offered for garnering support and successfully completing a disaster plan document amid various pitfalls and constraints. This chapter is aimed at an audience of library professionals and cultural collections stakeholders in need of disaster preparedness documentation but who do not possess the requisite expertise and experience in writing such policies.

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