UN International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

Take the opportunity on 13 October during the UN International Day for Disaster Risk Deduction to prepare your library and train your staff. 

You can access the following free resources:

The ALIA Disaster Management for Libraries. Part One - Guide (2nd Edition 2019) takes you through the practical steps to safeguard your library or cultural institution in advance for possible disasters. 

The ALIA Disaster Management for Libraries. Part Two - Disaster Plan Template (2nd Edition 2019) has been flexibly designed for your library or cultural institution to develop its Disaster Plan. It is to be used in conjunction with Part One, which provides an overview and context for the Disaster Plan. 

The ALIA Disaster Scenarios for Staff Training Sessions can be used in practical training sessions to prepare staff and management to implement disaster plans.

Other useful guides and resources useful in preparing your library for all situations can be found on the Blue Shield Australia website. 

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