Business Continuity and Disaster Management in the Digital Age
A Guide for Libraries, Archives and Information Centres
Facet Publishing
Published on 15. December 2002
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-1-85604-418-9 (ISBN)
Description
It is important for all organizations to be prepared for disaster contingencies but there is very little advice or information directed specifically towards library and information services on disaster planning. This book is a guide to managing disaster preparedness in libraries, archives and information services. Presenting business continuity and disaster planning as tools rather than as being simply about recovery, it provides information about the importance of risk assessment and business continuity for libraries in all sectors and includes all resources, such as computing services and catalogues. Particularly important for professionals in today's information society is its evaluation of the digital aspects of disaster management, looking at how new technology and digital resources have become a crucial factor in every library's disaster plan. The book also considers the human aspects of this topic and considers the training implications that preparedness entails.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
bibliography, list of websites
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-85604-418-9 (9781856044189)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
What is business continuity planning?; risk assessment; the disaster plan; disaster recovery; business continuity; training implications; financial aspects, including insurance.