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Library Disasters in Developing Countries: A Literature Review of Experiences and Way Forward

Authors :
Jerome Idiegbeyan-Ose
Roland Izuagbe
Goodluck Ifijeh
Julie Ilogho
Juliana Iwu-James
Ifeakachuku Osinulu
Source :
Bilgi Dünyası, Vol 19, Iss 2, Pp 275-296 (2018)
Publication Year :
2018
Publisher :
Üniversite ve Araştırma Kütüphanecileri Derneği, 2018.

Abstract

Disaster management has been a subject of interest to libraries and librarians, because of its implications for disaster preparedness and control. This paper is a review of literature on disasters experienced by libraries in some developing nations, with a view to discovering workable solutions that would help to either prevent or manage future occurrences. It examined library disasters in Egypt, Philippines, Nepal, Jamaica, Nigeria and Malawi among others. The paper observed that the initial response of the affected libraries to these disasters was poor. It therefore advocated for the need for disaster plan and preparedness among libraries and librarians in developing countries. It further suggested the following as the way forward – conduct of risk assessment, formulation of disaster plan and policies, mitigation, quick response to disaster and workable recovery plan among others. As a result of this research, it was concluded that disasters would be prevented and better managed in libraries if these precautions and recommendations are implemented.

Details

Language :
English, Turkish
ISSN :
2148354X
Volume :
19
Issue :
2
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Bilgi Dünyası
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.0e75746eaa9543168b7fa068ab4b2012
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.15612/BD.2018.687