Despite the volumes of information they contain, few libraries know how to prepare for, endure, and survive any type of disaster. This completely updated second edition of Emergency Preparedness for Libraries provides library management with a comprehensive guide to planning and executing emergency procedures.

"There are numerous books on International Environmental Management, International Marketing, and Global Business Management. There are also books on Occupational Safety and Health Management. But there are no books on global or international health and safety topics. This represents a vacuum of knowledge in this important area. With the growing need for occupational health and safety professionals in general, and the expansion of organization operations...

"Many children take the bus to school every day. To ensure a safe ride, there are rules they need to follow. One of the most important rules is to listen to the bus driver. It's important to stay seated and wait until the driver tells the riders it's OK to get up. Riders need to stay quiet so they don't distract the driver. The driver also uses hand signals as kids enter or exit the bus to let them know when to cross the street. This title teaches...

"This book provides advice and support to help library employees best deal with sexually harassing patrons, unruly groups of students, gang members, thieves, Internet hogs, and others who can disrupt the safe library environment"--