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On Why Library Workers Are Well-Suited To Serve During Disasters, Adam S. Davis, Chris Jankow
On Why Library Workers Are Well-Suited To Serve During Disasters, Adam S. Davis, Chris Jankow
Collaborative Librarianship
Since 2015, staff at the Palm Beach County Library System have actively applied their skills and knowledge to participate in emergency management in preparation for and during disasters such as hurricanes. Library staff, along with their knowledge, skills, and experiences are invaluable in helping communities face and recover from devastation.
Mapping And Gis Tools For Disaster Preparation And Recovery, Jim Craner
Mapping And Gis Tools For Disaster Preparation And Recovery, Jim Craner
Collaborative Librarianship
There are many tools for online and offline mapping, as well as geographic information systems ("GIS"), that public librarians can offer their communities. These tools can be invaluable for emergency response planning before a disaster as well as response and recovery operations after a disaster. Librarians, as community information and technology stewards, can play a valuable role in these scenarios.