DISASTER CONTROL IN LIBRARIES

Abstract

The impact of a disaster upon a nation, society, individuals, establishments, and the world at large can be very grievous, for it to be ignored. This is the reason why adequate measures must be taken to prevent/mitigate, and recover whatever loss a disaster might have caused. The process of Disaster Management involves four phases: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. This paper explains all the four phases of a disaster cycle with the view to educate every reader on what to do when faced with a disaster. A Disaster Control Plan must be in place in any organisation including the library so that arrangements can be made before any incident and they can be thought through to ensure a swift and effective reaction. Again, the content of a well documented disaster control plan justifies the need for it and convinces the management of the need to sponsor the project. Finally, apart from the management, the entire staffs of the organisation get to know and accept the plan which is also useful for training.