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Librarians and Libraries Respond to Disasters: Bibliography on Library Roles in Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery

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Albanese A, Blumenstein L, Oder N, Rogers M. Libraries damaged, librarians respond, after hurricane’s fury. Library Journal. [Internet]. 2005;130(15):16-17. Available from: http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6256273.html
Arnesen SJ, Cid VH, Scott JC, Perez R, Zervaas D. The Central American Network for Disaster and Health Information. Journal of the Medical Library Association. 2007;95(3):316-322.
Auflick PA. Bioterrorism and JCAHO. Journal of Hospital Librarianship. 2003 Jun;3(3):105–10.
Barack L. Media specialists help Joplin, MO, rebuild school libraries following deadly tornado. School Library Journal [Internet]. 2011 Sept 8;[about 2 pages]. Available from: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/slj/newsletters/newsletterbucketextrahelping2/891944-477/missouri_media_specialists_help_joplin.html.csp
Bayliss S. Libraries respond to Hurricane Sandy, offering refuge, wifi, and services to needy communities. School Library Journal. [Internet]. 2012 Nov 1. Available from: http://www.slj.com/2012/11/featured/libraries-respond-to-hurricane-sandy-offering-refuge-wifi-and-services-to-needy-communities/#_
Bayliss S. New York City libraries relatively unscathed; New Jersey still taking stock. Library Journal. [Internet]. 2012 Nov 1. Available from: http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2012/11/industry-news/new-york-city-libraries-relatively-unscathed-new-jersey-still-taking-stock/
Beales D. Before disaster strikes: essentials of formulating a library emergency management plan. Journal of Hospital Librarianship. 2003 Dec; 3(4):11–24.
Berry III JN. Librarian of the year 2009: team Cedar Rapids; after the flood, CRPL buoys the community. Library Journal [Internet]. 2009 Jan 15;134(1). Available from: http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6625169.html
Bertot JC, Jaeger PT, Langa LA, McClure CR. Drafted: I want you to deliver e-government. Public access computing grows, but libraries need more funding to serve as the first refuge and last resort for e-government support, public computing, and Internet access. Library Journal. [Internet]. 2006 Aug 1;131(13):34-37. Available from: www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6359866.html
Bertot JC, Jaeger PT, Langa LA, McClure CR. Public access computing and internet access in public libraries: the role of public libraries in e-government and emergency situations. First Monday [Internet]. 2006 Sept 4;11(9):[about 26 pages]. Available from: http://firstmonday.org/htbin/cgiwrap/bin/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/1392/1310
Block M, Kim A. All (librarian) hands on deck: librarians lead the way on the long journey to recovery and rebuilding. Library Journal. [Internet]. 2006 Mar 15;131(5):22-25. Available from: http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6312522.html
Braquet D. Information needs in a hurricane Gustav evacuation shelter: reflections on a librarian's volunteer experience. Southeastern Librarian. 2009 Fall;57(3):16-28.
Braquet DM. Library experiences of Hurricane Katrina and New Orleans flood survivors. LIBRES. 2010;20(1):1-18.
Brobst, J. L., Mandel, L. H., & McClure, C. R. Public libraries and crisis: roles of public libraries in hurricane/disaster preparedness and response. Crisis Information Management: Communication and Technologies. 2012;155-173.
Celedón A, Pequeño A, Garrido M, Patin B. Disaster response in Chile: the critical role of libraries and telecenters. Seattle: Technology & Social Change Group, University of Washington Information School. [Internet]. 2012 Feb 27;[about 2 pages]. Available from: https://digital.lib.washington.edu/dspace/bitstream/handle/1773/19638/TASCHA_Chile_Disaster_Brief_20120224.pdf (PDF, 4 MB)
Chartrand RL. Libraries in parlous times: responsibilities and opportunities: an introduction. Special Libraries. 1987;78(2).
Clifton S. Terrorism preparedness and response: the librarian's role. [PowerPoint presentation; 10 slides]. 2005 April 11. Available from: http://phpartners.org/ppt/Clifton.ppt
Dar M. In Sandy’s aftermath, school librarians support patrons, communities, and one another. School Library Journal. [Internet]. 2012 Nov 5. Available from: http://www.slj.com/2012/11/librarians/in-sandys-aftermath-school-librarians-support-patrons-communities-and-each-other/
Dennis D. Stop disasters! School Library Journal. 2011 May 1;57(5):26-27. Available from: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/slj/printissuecurrentissue/890021-427/stop_disasters.html.csp
Dickerson L. Capitalizing on a disaster to create quality services: some lessons from Hurricane Katrina. Public Library Quarterly. 2007;26(1-2):101-115.
Eberhart G. Katrina’s terrible toll: librarians rally to provide information for a devastated gulf coast population. American Libraries. 2005 Oct;36(9):14-25.
Eberhart G. Libraries weather the superstorm. American Libraries. [Internet]. 2012 Nov 4. Available from: http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/features/11042012/libraries-weather-superstorm
Eberhart G. Reports still coming in on library flooding from Hurricane Sandy. American Libraries. [Internet]. 2012 Oct 31. Available from: http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/news/10312012/reports-still-coming-library-flooding-hurricane-sandy
Estabrook AD, Byrnes GA, Gilbert CM. Terrorism: one hospital's response. Journal of Hospital Librarianship. 2002 Mar;2(2):35–54.
Featherstone RM. Disaster information specialist: an emerging role for health librarians. Journal of Library Administration. 2012;52(8):731-753. Available from http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/wjla20/52/8
Featherstone RM, Boldt RG, Torabi N, Konrad S. Provision of pandemic disease information by health sciences librarians: a multisite comparative case series. Journal of the Medical Library Association. [Internet]. 2012 Apr;100(2):104-112. Available from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3324800
Featherstone RM, Lyon BJ, Ruffin AB. Library roles in disaster response: an oral history project by the National Library of Medicine. Journal of the Medical Library Association. [Internet]. 2008 Oct;96(4):343-350. Available from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2568836
Fialkoff F. FEMA fails again: libraries are ever more essential to disaster recovery. Library Journal [Internet]. 2009 May 15. Available from: http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6657393.html
Fletcher AM. No point of reference: a hurricane of medical information needs. Journal of Hospital Librarianship. 2006;6(2):1-14.
Florida State University, College of Communication and Information, School of Library and Information Studies. Hurricane/disaster preparedness and response by utilizing Florida public libraries: update. Hurricane Preparedness and Response for Florida Public Libraries. 2010, March 3. Retrieved from http://hurricanes.ii.fsu.edu/docs/PL_HurricaneTwoPager_March3_10c.pdf (PDF, 150 KB)
Folb BL, Detlefsen EG, Quinn SC, Barron G, Trauth JM. Information practices of disaster preparedness professionals in multidisciplinary groups. Proceedings of the American Society for Information Science and Technology. [Internet]. 2010;47(1):1–9. Available from: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/meet.14504701226/abstract
Gilbert C. Code yellow: library 9-1-1. Journal of Hospital Librarianship. 2008 Mar; 8(1):25–37.
Golberg B. Joplin public library is safe amid post-tornado chaos [updated]. American Libraries [Internet]. 2011 May 24;[about 3 pages]. Available from: http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/inside-scoop/joplin-public-library-safe-amid-post-tornado-chaos
Golberg B. Massachusetts mayor: library service is essential after tornado. American Libraries [Internet]. 2011 Jun 08;[about 1 page]. Available from: http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/news/06082011/massachusetts-mayor-keep-library-open-help-tornado-ravaged-residents-regroup
Hamilton R. The state library of Louisiana and public libraries' response to hurricanes: issues, strategies, and lessons. Public Library Quarterly. 2011 Jan-Mar;30(1):40-53. DOI:10.1080/01616846.2010.525385.
Harris R, Wathen CN, Chan D. Public library responses to a consumer health inquiry in a public health crisis. Reference and User Services Quarterly. 2005 Winter;45(2):146-154.
Hayes S. Disasters and libraries: a short story. Journal of Hospital Librarianship. 2009 Jul-Sep;9(3):335-337.
Heezen R. Building for the future: an examination of best practices and accomplishments from Louisiana libraries. Louisiana Libraries. 2011 Summer;74(1):10-13.
Heverin T, Zach, L. Twitter for city police department information sharing. Proceedings of the Seventy-Third American Society for Information Science and Technology Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. [Internet]. 2010;[7 pages]. Available from: http://www.asis.org/asist2010/proceedings/proceedings/ASIST_AM10/submissions/277_Final_Submission.pdf (PDF, 250 KB)
Heverin T, Zach, L. Microblogging for crisis communication: examination of twitter use in response to a 2009 violent crisis in Seattle-Tacoma, Washington area. Proceedings of the Seventh International Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management Conference, Seattle, Washington. [Internet]. 2010;[5 pages]. Available from: http://www.thomasheverin.com/uploads/4/6/5/8/4658640/heverin_iscram_2010.pdf (PDF, 50 KB)
Hochstein C, Arnesen S, Goshorn J, Szczur M. Selected resources for emergency and disaster preparedness and response from the United States National Library of Medicine. Medical Reference Services Quarterly. 2008;27(1):1-20.
Jaeger PT, Langa LA, McClure CR, Bertot JC. The 2004 and 2005 Gulf Coast hurricanes: evolving roles and lessons learned for public libraries in disaster preparedness and community services. Public Library Quarterly. 2006;25(3/4):199-214.
Jones C, Mitnick S. Open source disaster recovery: case studies of networked collaboration. First Monday [Internet]. 2006 May 1;11(5):[about 19 pages]. Available from: http://firstmonday.org/htbin/cgiwrap/bin/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/1325/1245
Kelley M. ALA Midwinter 2011: Cedar Rapids new public library helped spur FEMA change. Library Journal [Internet]. 2011 Jan 19; Available from: http://www.libraryjournal.com/lj/community/ala/888904-448/ala_midwinter_2011_cedar_rapids.html.csp
Kelley M. ALA midwinter 2011: FEMA recognizes libraries as essential community organizations. Library Journal [Internet]. 2011 Jan 11;[about 1 page]. Available from: http://www.libraryjournal.com/lj/home/888739-264/ala_midwinter_2011_fema_recognizes.html.csp
Kelley M. Alabama libraries report heavy damage from recent storms. Library Journal [Internet]. 2011 May 02; Available from: http://www.libraryjournal.com/lj/home/890398-264/alabama_libraries_report_heavy_damage.html.csp
Klapperstuck K, Quinn S, Burnash E, Quinn T. State librarian podcast, November 13, 2012 - Hurricane Sandy. New Jersey State Library. [Internet]. 2012 Nov 15. Available from: http://www.njstatelib.org/news/2012/nov/15/state_librarian_podcast_november_13_2012_hurricane_sandy
Kramer S. Greenburgh Residents seek refuge from Sandy at library. The Daily Voice. [Internet]. 2012 Oct 30. Available from: http://greenburgh.dailyvoice.com/news/greenburgh-residents-seek-refuge-sandy-library&lang=en
Langford, M., Weeks, R., & Lawson, D. R. (2013). Chapter 11: In the wake of Hurricane Ike: The Houston Public Library Responds. Public Libraries and Resilient Cities (pp. 127-136). Chicago: American Library Association.
Lamont J. KM’s role in the aftermath of a disaster. KM World [Internet]. 2005 Nov 1;14(10):[about 1 page]. Available from: http://www.kmworld.com/Articles/News/News-Analysis/KM's-role-in-the-aftermath-of-disaster-14549.aspx
Libraries respond in Katrina's wake. Library Journal [Internet]. 2005 Sept 2;[about 2 pages]. Available from: http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6253141.html
Long SA. Recovery and renewal: libraries lead the way in post-Katrina New Orleans. New Library World. 2006;107(11-12):552-554.
Malizia M, Hamilton R, Littrell D, Vargas K, Olney C. Connecting public libraries with community responders. Public Libraries Online [Internet]. 2012 May/June;51(3):32-37. Available from: http://www.publiclibrariesonline.org/magazines/featured-articles/connecting-public-libraries-community-emergency-responders
Mandel LH, McClure CR, Brobst J, Lanz EC. Helping libraries prepare for the storm with web portal technology. Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science & Technology [Internet]. 2010 Jun-Jul;36(5):22-26. Available from: http://www.asis.org/Bulletin/Jun-10/JunJul10_Mandel_McClure_Brobst_Lanz.html
Marshall O. A librarian disaster. Library Media Connection. 2006 April/May;24(7):18-21.
Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Libraries to serve as disaster recovery centers. [Internet]. 2008 Nov 07;[about 2 pages.]. Available from: http://mblc.state.ma.us/mblc/news/releases/past-releases/2008/nr081107.php
Matsui K. Cheering ourselves up through children's book: Bookbird helps quake-hit North Japan. Bookbird: A Journal of International Children's Literature. 2012 Jan;50(1):69-74.
Matthews G. Disaster management: sharing experience, working together across the sector. Journal of Librarianship and Information Science. 2005 Jun;37(2):63-74.
Matthews J, Wiggins R. Libraries, the internet, and September 11th. First Monday [Internet]. 2001 Dec 3;6(12):[about 5 pages]. Available from: http://firstmonday.org/htbin/cgiwrap/bin/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/909/818
Maynard-Parisi C. Since Sandy, Maplewood library is booming. Maplewood Patch. [Internet]. 2012 Oct 31. Available from: http://maplewood.patch.com/articles/since-sandy-maplewood-library-is-booming
Medical Library Association. Role of information services in emergency preparedness and response. Medical Library Association continuing education course 800. [Internet]. 2005 May 15; [symposium materials on the Internet]. Available from: http://phpartners.org/mlace800agenda.html
Medical Library Association. Survival tips and stories: expanding the library's services in times of disaster. MLA Distance Learning Educational Webcast. [Internet]. 2008 Nov 12 [updated 9 Oct 2009]; [1 webcast, about 2 hours]. Available from: http://mlanet.org/education/distance_ed/disaster
Meier PP. Verifying crowdsourced social media reports for live crisis mapping: an introduction to information forensics. [Internet]. 2011 Nov 29;[24 pages]. Available from: http://irevolution.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/meier-verifying-crowdsourced-data-case-studies.pdf (PDF, 253 KB)
McClure CR, Ryan J, Mandel LH, Brobst J, Hinnant CC, Andrade J, Snead JT. Hurricane preparedness and response for Florida public libraries. Florida Libraries [Internet]. 2009 Spring;52(1):4-7. Available from: http://www.flalib.org/fl_lib_journal/FLA%20Spring09a.pdf (PDF, 3 MB)
McClure, C. R., Mandel, L. H., Brobst, J., Hinnant, C. C., Snead, J. T., & Ryan, J. (2011). Public libraries in hurricane preparedness and response. Public libraries and the Internet: Roles, perspectives, and implications (pp. 75-90). Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited.
McCoy MJ. The forces of nature or dancing with the three ladies. Texas Library Journal. 2005 Winter;81(4):142-143.
McGuire L. Planning for a pandemic influenza outbreak: roles for librarian liaisons in emergency delivery of educational programs. Medical Reference Services Quarterly. 2007;26(4):1-13.
McKnight M. Health sciences librarians’ reference services during a disaster: more than just collection protection. Medical Reference Services Quarterly. 2006;25(3):1-12.
McKnight M, Zach L. Choices in chaos: designing research into librarians’ information services. Evidence Based Library and Information Practice. 2007;2(3):59-75.
Miller R. Bringing 21 libraries back to the Gulf Coast: tales of resilience, lessons learned. Library Journal. [Internet]. 2011 Aug 16;[about 4 pages]. Available from: http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2011/08/buildings/bringing-21-libraries-back-to-the-gulf-coast-tales-of-resilience-lessons-learned
Moore M, Burrows S, Collins M, Roderer N. Libraries and publishers respond to disaster with groundbreaking collaboration. Journal of Electronic Resources in Medical Libraries. 2011 Jan-Mar;8(1):54-62.
New Jersey Hospital Association. Thinking the unthinkable - biochemical terrorism and disasters: information resources for medical librarians. [Internet]. 2001 Dec 5. [seminar slides and handouts]. Available from: http://www.njha.com/ep/slides.aspx
New York Public Library. The New York Public Library responds to public's need in the wake of the September 11 tragedy with a new series of programs. [Internet]. 2001 Oct 2;[about 1 page].
Oder N. In reversal, FEMA agrees to fund interim library service in Cedar Rapids; will key role of libraries in disaster relief be memorialized in new policy?. Library Journal [Internet]. 2009 Dec 28 [cited 2012 Jun 6]; 135(1). Available from: http://www.libraryjournal.com/lj/community/buildingandfacilities/856385-266/story.csp
Oder N. Insights on disaster response at FSU panel with state librarians from SE. Library Journal. [Internet]. 2009 Mar 31;[about 5 pages]. Available from http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6646914.html
Oder N. When a fire hit, a rural OC library was there to help. Library Journal [Internet]. 2008 May 30;[about 2 pages]. Available from: http://www.libraryjournal.com/lj/community/publicservices/861293-276/story.csp
Paulaitis G, Vardell E, Shipley J. Collaborating with public librarians to promote emergency preparedness and safety awareness. Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet. 2011 Oct-Dec;15(4):313-321.
Perlman E. Critical connectors: during emergencies, citizens and even some disaster workers depend on libraries for Internet connections to the world. Washington, DC: Governing.com. [Internet]. 2006 Dec;[about 1 page]. Available from: http://www.governing.com/columns/tech-talk/Critican-Connectors.html
Piccoli K. West Islip public library open, offering charging stations and wifi . Westlslip Patch. [Internet]. 2012 oct 31. Available from: http://westislip.patch.com/articles/west-islip-public-library-open-offering-charging-stations-and-wifi
Potash S. A day in the desert: librarians engage in extreme outreach. NLM in Focus. [Internet]. 2012 Nov 16. Available from: http://infocus.nlm.nih.gov/2012/11/a-day-in-the-desert-librarians.html
Putnam L. By choice or by chance: how the internet is used to prepare for, manage, and share information about emergencies. First Monday. [Internet]. 2002 Nov 4;7(11):[about 14 pages]. Available from: http://firstmonday.org/htbin/cgiwrap/bin/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/1007/928
Rasmussen C. Hurricane-stressed teachers get digital help from NSDL and DLESE. UCAR Quarterly. [Internet]. 2005 Fall;[about 1 page]. Available from: http://www.ucar.edu/communications/quarterly/fall05/teachers.html
Register Staff. Greater New Haven libraries completely booked with residents looking for internet, electricity. New Haven Register. [Internet]. 2012 Oct 31. Available from: http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2012/10/31/news/doc5091cd2e8282d049348096.txt?viewmode=fullstory
Reynolds P, Tamanaha I. Disaster Information Specialist Pilot Project: NLM/DIMRC. Medical Reference Services Quarterly. 2010 Oct-Dec;29 (4):394-404.
Robertson D. SLA’s response to natural disasters. Information Outlook. [Internet]. 2005;9(10):[about 8 pages]. Available from: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FWE/is_10_9/ai_n15890932
Robison B, Marlatt GE. Libraries in the war on terrorism. ONLINE [Internet]. 2006 Sept/Oct;[about 5 pages]. Available from: http://www.infotoday.com/online/sep06/Robison_Marlatt.shtml
Spear L. Kids book it to the Westwood library after Hurricane Sandy. NorthJersey.com. [Internet]. 2012 Nov 2. Available from: http://www.northjersey.com/news/176999661_Kids_book_it_to_the_Westwood_Library_after_Hurricane_Sandy.html?page=all
Swain R, Oliver KB, Rankin JA, Bonander J, Loonsk JW. Bioterrorism alert: reference and literature support for the CDC Director's Emergency Operations Center (DOEC) and investigative field teams. Reference Services Review. [Internet]. 2004;32(1):74-82. Available from: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/journals.htm?issn=0090-7324&volume=32&issue=1&articleid=861769&show=html
Terasawa M. Reviewing information support during the great East Japan earthquake disaster: from the perspective of a hospital library that received support (English). Journal of Information Processing & Management. 2012 Mar;54(12):819-824.
Vardell E. Chemical hazards emergency medical management (CHEMM). Medical Reference Services Quarterly. 2012 Jan;31(1):73-83. Available from: http://scholarlyrepository.miami.edu/health_informatics_research/22/
Volesko MM. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark. Internet Reference Services Quarterly. 2001 Sep; 6(3-4):99–131.
Welsh TS, Higgins SE. Public libraries post-Hurricane Katrina: a pilot study. Library Review. 2009;58(9):652-659.
Will BH. The public library as community crisis center. Library Journal. [Internet]. 2001 Dec 15;[about 6 pages]. Available from http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA185136.html
Williams G. Librarians and working families: bridging the information divide. Library Trends. [Internet]. 2002 Summer;50(2):[about 7 pages]. Available from: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1387/is_1_51/ai_94596906
Wilson V. Public libraries can play an important role in the aftermath of a natural disaster. Evidence Based Library & Information Practice. 2010;5(3):59-61.
Zach L. What do I do in an emergency? The role of public libraries in providing information during times of crisis. Science & Technology Libraries. 2011;30(4):404-413.
Zach L, McKnight M. Special services in special times: responding to changed information needs during and after community-based disasters. Public Libraries. 2010 Mar/Apr;49(2):39-45.
Zach L, McKnight M. Innovative information services improvised during disasters: evidence-based education modules to prepare students and practitioners for shifts in community needs. JELIS. 2010 Spring;51(2):76-85.

Symposia and Conferences

Association of Caribbean University, Research and Institutional Libraries. ACURIL 2011: the role of libraries and archives in disaster preparedness, response, and research, May 30, 2011 - Jun 03, 2011. [conference materials on the Internet]. Available from: http://guides.lib.usf.edu/ACURIL_2011
National Library of Medicine, Disaster Information Management Research Center. Disaster information outreach: a symposium for information professionals meeting disaster health information needs (day 1). 2011 Mar 29;[1 videocast, 368 min., 238 slides]. Available from: http://videocast.nih.gov/summary.asp?Live=10101
National Library of Medicine, Disaster Information Management Research Center. Disaster information outreach: a symposium for information professionals meeting disaster health information needs (day 2). 2011 Mar 30;[1 videocast, 194 min., 161 slides]. Available from: http://videocast.nih.gov/summary.asp?Live=10102
National Library of Medicine. [Internet]. Disaster Information Outreach Symposium draws large, enthusiastic audience. NLM In Focus. 2011 Apr 29;[about 3 pages]. Available from: http://infocus.nlm.nih.gov/2011/04/nlm-disaster-information-outre.html
National Network of Libraries of Medicine. Meeting report: NN/LM Emergency Preparedness & Response Initiative Hurricane Summit. NN/LM Emergency Preparedness & Response Toolkit. [Internet]. 2012 Feb 8;[about 11 pages]. Available from: http://nnlm.gov/ep/2012/03/05/report-of-the-nnlm-hurricane-summit
National Network of Libraries of Medicine. Meeting report: NN/LM Emergency Preparedness & Response Initiative Earthquake Summit. NN/LM Emergency Preparedness & Response Toolkit. [Internet]. 2012 April 6;[about 9 pages]. Available from: http://nnlm.gov/ep/2012/05/04/nnlm-san-francisco-earthquake-summit-report/
National Network of Libraries of Medicine. National Emergency Preparedness National Collaboration Project: Core Member Planning Meeting, Meeting Summary. [Internet]. 2006 Feb 1-2; [about 16 pages]. Available from: http://nnlm.gov/evaluation/docs/LA_meeting_report.doc
National Network of Libraries of Medicine. NN/LM Washington DC Power Outage Summit. NN/LM Emergency Preparedness & Response Toolkit. [Internet]. 2012 Sept 5; [about 1 page]. Available from http://nnlm.gov/ep/2012/08/02/announcing-the-nnlm-washington-dc-power-outage-summit/

Library Stories

Stories collected from around the U.S. related to disasters that have affected library operations.

Robert M. Bird Health Sciences Library, University of Oklahoma
Marty Thompson, Director of the library, discusses how the library was involved in the aftermath of the bombing in Oklahoma City in April 1995.
http://nnlm.gov/ep/2007/06/26/robert-m-bird-health-sciences-library-university-of-oklahoma/
Pasco County Library System, Florida
Terri Romberger, Library Systems Application Analyst at the Pasco County Library System in New Port Richey, Florida, discusses hurricane season and how it impacts the public library.
http://nnlm.gov/ep/2007/06/18/pasco-county-library-system-florida/
Terrorism Information Center, Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism, Oklahoma
Brad Robison, Director of the Terrorism Information Center at the Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism, discusses his experience during the bombing in Oklahoma City in April 1995 and the disaster information services the library currently provides.
http://nnlm.gov/ep/2007/07/18/terrorism-information-center-memorial-institute-for-the-prevention-of-terrorism-oklahoma/
Tulane University Medical Library, Louisiana
William (Bill) D. Postell Jr., Director of the Tulane University Medical Library, talks about Hurricane Katrina, which directly affected the academic health sciences library in August 2005.
http://nnlm.gov/ep/2007/06/25/tulane-university-medical-library-louisiana/
Center for Knowledge Management, Ochsner Health System, Louisiana
Ethel Ullo Madden, Director of the Center for Knowledge Management at the Ochsner Health System in New Orleans, Louisiana, reflects on her experiences during Hurricane Katrina in August 2005, which affected the hospital library.
http://nnlm.gov/ep/2007/08/03/center-for-knowledge-management-ochsner-health-system-louisiana/
Houston Academy of Medicine, Texas Medical Center Library
Dr. Elizabeth Eaton, Director of the Houston Academy of Medicine, Texas Medical Center Library in Houston, Texas discusses the effects of Hurricane Katrina and flooding at the academic health sciences library in 2005.
http://nnlm.gov/ep/2007/06/05/houston-academy-of-medicine-texas-medical-center-library/
Memphis Public Library and Information Center, Tennessee
Kay Due, Manager of Public Services at the Memphis Public Library and Information Center, discusses the hurricanes that affected the library in July 2003 and August 2005.
http://nnlm.gov/ep/2007/06/06/central-memphis-public-library-and-information-center-tennessee/
National Network of Libraries of Medicine
Bruce Gardham, Senior Librarian for Toronto Public Health in Ontario, Canada, discusses his personal experiences with the SARS epidemic in 2003 and the special library; additionally, it includes the Hotline Information Liaison and Coordination Office Report and other documents.
http://nnlm.gov/ep/2007/06/22/toronto-public-health-ontario-canada/
New Jersey Hospital Association
Michelle Brewer, Director of Library and Corporate Information Services for NJHA (New Jersey Hospital Association), talks about the events on September 11, 2001, and her involvement.
http://nnlm.gov/ep/2008/07/11/lessons-learnedstories-told-new-jersey-hospital-association/
Central Library Children’s Room, Houston Public Library, Texas
Sandy Farmer, Manager of the Central Library Children’s Room at the Houston Public Library, talks about how Hurricane Katrina affected the public library in August 2005.
http://nnlm.gov/ep/2007/06/07/central-library-children%e2%80%99s-room-houston-public-library-texas/
Southern Louisiana Area Health Education Center
Helen Caruso, a hospital librarian at the Southern Louisiana Area Health Education Center (AHEC) in Covington, Louisiana, discusses her Hurricane Katrina experience during August 2005.
http://nnlm.gov/ep/2007/06/01/southern-louisiana-area-health-education-center/