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Disaster Management in Archives, Libraries and Museums - Softcover

Matthews, Graham; Smith, Yvonne

 
9781138270350: Disaster Management in Archives, Libraries and Museums
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1138270350 ISBN 13: 9781138270350
Publisher: Routledge, 2016

Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

Graham Matthews is Professor of Information Management, Loughborough University, UK, having previously worked at Liverpool John Moores University and the University of Central England, and in academic and public libraries.Â

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2016
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1138270350
ISBN 13 
9781138270350
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
248