"[This book] is an essential reference source for the latest scholarly information on library engagement in official emergency response and how these institutions can offer community aid in disaster situations. Featuring extensive coverage on a number of topics such as hazard analysis, mitigation planning, and local command structure, this publication is ideally designed for academicians, researchers, and practitioners seeking current research on the role local businesses play in emergency response situations"--Provided by publisher.

Disasters can happen without warning and cause detrimental damage to society. By planning and conducting research beforehand, businesses can more effectively aid in relief efforts. The Developing Role of Public Libraries in Emergency Management: Emerging Research and Opportunities is an essential reference source for the latest scholarly information on library engagement in official emergency response and how these institutions can offer community aid in disaster situations. Featuring extensive coverage on a number of topics such as hazard analysis, mitigation planning, and local command structure, this publication is ideally designed for academicians, researchers, and practitioners seeking current research on the role local businesses play in emergency response situations.

• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Book Series
• Table of Contents
• Preface
• Acknowledgement
• Introduction
• Chapter 1: Emergency Management
• Chapter 2: The CCPL Model
• Chapter 3: The Natural Role of the Public Library
• Chapter 4: The Local Command Structure and How the Library Fits In
• Chapter 5: Emergency Preparation for the Library and Librarian
• Chapter 6: Mitigation Planning and Hazard Analysis
• Chapter 7: I'm Trained, Now What?
• Related Readings
• About the Authors
• Index