Disaster Recovery

Disaster Recovery Manual

This manual is designed to help staff cope with 99.9% of all water related emergencies, and gives step by step instructions for drying books and other paper based materials. Also included are sections on the recovery of non-print materials (photographs, negatives, microfilm, paintings) and audio materials from water related damage. Because of the very delicate nature of these materials it is highly advisable to contact a conservator as soon as possible.

Additional disaster related resources and tutorials can be found in the Conservation and Preservation subject guide.

Supplies Office, Bird Library

Contacts for Access

• Tom House 315.443.1896
• Jackie Marquart 315.443.8754

Emergency Supplies

Emergency Supply Kits

Contact David Stokoe, Conservation Librarian for supplies to replenish kits or larger emergencies.
443-9937 | djstokoe@syr.edu

Kits are located on each floor and at all branch locations: "X" marks location of kits on plans at end of "Manual."

Emergency Supplies Cabinets (Two)

• Absorbent socks/booms (4' & 10' length)
• Aprons
• Box cutter & refill blades
• Clothes Pins
• Duct tape
• Extension cords
• Flashlights & batteries
• Hard hats & safety goggles
• Latex gloves
• Package tape dispensers & extra rolls
• Paper towels (folded)
• Permanent markers (red & black)
• Plastic sheeting (rolled 10 x 25 ft.)
• Plastic sheeting (rolled 10 x 100 ft.)
• Scissors
• String
• Surge protector strips
• Trash bags (33 gallon)
• Wax paper
• Whistles
• Yellow "CAUTION" tape
• Zip lock bags

Other Supplies

• Dehumidifiers (Borrow from Custodial/Zone)
• Fans
• Plastic book cartons
• Wet/dry vacuums

Bird Library Kiosk

Contacts for Elevator Key

• Tom House 315.443.1896
• Jackie Marquart 315.443.8754

Emergency Supplies

• Emergency Boxes: 250+ flattened cardboard boxes