Disaster RecoveryDisaster 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 Resources
Additional disaster related resources and tutorials can be found in the Conservation and Preservation subject guide.
Library Emergency Supply List
Supplies Office, Bird Library
CONTACT FOR ACCESS
- Tom House x3.1896
- Jackie Allred x3.8754
- Brian Byrns x3.1271
EMERGENCY SUPPLIES
EMERGENCY SUPPLY KITS
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 x3.1896
- Jackie Allred x3.8754
- Brian Byrns x3.1271
EMERGENCY SUPPLIES
- Emergency Boxes: 250+ flattened cardboard boxes
