Disaster Plans

Disaster Plan for Print Materials. 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.

Disaster Plan for Non-Print Materials:

This plan will help in the recovery of non-print materials (photographs, negatives, microfilm, paintings) 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. The Preservation Department will be happy to assist with recommendations.

Disaster Plan for Audio Recordings:

This plan will help in the recovery of 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. The Preservation Department will be happy to assist with recommendations.

Library Emergency Supply List

CLRC Disaster Recovery Resource Guide

This revised edition of the Disaster Recovery Resource Guide has been designed for quick and easy use in the event of a disaster. The listing is maintained by the Preservation Committee of CLRC.

The guide is organized by county, allowing libraries and archives to search first those resources closest to them. Headers in the upper right corner of each page list both the county and the items included on that page. Descriptions of disaster materials have been separated from the list of vendors, simplifying searches during a disaster.

For more information on the Preservation Department's activities send email to: Martha Hanson, Preservation Administrator at mjhanson@syr.edu.