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Disaster Management in Digital Libraries
- Source :
- International Journal of Risk and Contingency Management. 5:1-14
- Publication Year :
- 2016
- Publisher :
- IGI Global, 2016.
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Abstract
- The role of digital libraries in information generation,organization, dissemination and storage cannot be overemphasized. This article articulates the importance of digital libraries and the need to preserve them from disasters. It highlights the causes and effects of disasters in digital libraries. Prevention and management of disasters were also discussed. Issues and challenges around information and communication technology (ICT), that has direct bearings on digital libraries and disaster management in developing countries were raised. In addition, recommendations were made on how to improve on disaster prevention and control.
Details
- ISSN :
- 21609632 and 21609624
- Volume :
- 5
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- International Journal of Risk and Contingency Management
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi...........e364da062ade69cb628b99b807f3823b
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4018/ijrcm.2016010101