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Disaster Recovery

Disaster Plans


This plan 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.

Library Emergency Supply List


Supplies Office, Bird Library

CONTACT FOR ACCESS
  • Brian Byrns (315) 443-1271

  • Tom House (315) 443-1896


EMERGENCY SUPPLIES
  • EMERGENCY SUPPLIES CABINETS (TWO)

    • Plastic sheeting

    • Paper towels

    • Wax paper

    • Packing tape dispenser (loaded)

    • Packing tape (five rolls)

    • Extension cords

    • Surge protectors

  • DEHUMIDIFIERS

  • FANS

  • PLASTIC BOOK CARTONS

  • WET/DRY VACUUMS


Bird Library Kiosk

CONTACT
  • Brian Byrns (315) 443-1271

  • Howard Wallace (315) 443-3234

  • Tom House (315) 443-1896 for elevator key


EMERGENCY SUPPLIES
  • Emergency Boxes:
    250+ flattened cardboard boxes

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