International Journal of Academic Library and Information Science
 

International Journal of Academic Library and Information Science

Vol. 5(7), pp. 206–214, October, 2017. 

ISSN: 2360-7858

DOI: 10.14662/IJALIS2017.035

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Library and Information Centre is a storehouse of culture. Modern Library and Information centers are not safe today because of forthcoming hazards created either by human or by nature at any time at any place. In the past many libraries were attacked either by human or by nature and they were damaged and sometimes were abolished. In recent times it is observed that Library and Information centres are facing hazards either by nature or by human being. Now it is the high time for the library and information centre professional to come forward to save the Library and Information centre by hook or crook. To save them from forthcoming hazards, the authorities should apply suitable methods and techniques of disaster management. The present study defines the term disaster, types of disaster, and disaster management and their related terms in the light of Library and Information Science. It includes objectives and discussion which are related to the application of disaster management in Library and Information Centre. The paper states the major accident or hazards faced by Library and Information Centres in and outside India. It also describes the major studies conducted on the topic. To avert and alleviate the outcome of any type of disasters, the researchers present a framework for Methods and Techniques of Disaster Management for Library and Information Centres keeping in the mind of the need of Library and Information Centres. At last some recommendations are enumerated to reduce the vulnerability of disaster as far as possible.

Keywords: Disaster Management, Library and information Centre, Security, Safety, Disasters, Response, Rehabilitation, Risk, Hazards and Preparedness.
 

Cite This Article As: Chakrabarti A, Pramanik A (2017). Disaster Management Methods and Techniques for Library and Information Centres: a framework. Inter. J. Acad. Lib. Info. Sci. 5(7): 206-214

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