Do University Libraries in Australia Actively Plan to Protect Special Collections from Disaster?

Garnett, Johanna; Arbon, Paul; Howard, David; Ingham, Valerie

doi:10.1080/24750158.2018.1531678

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“…In addition, our findings parallel those of Superio, Alayon and Oliveros (2019) and Superio, Abaday, Oliveros et al (2019), who studied academic libraries in Western Visayas and Marawi City, respectively, and Garnett et al (2018), who examined academic libraries in Australia. Across these studies, limited financial resources were identified as the primary reason for the absence of DMPs in libraries.…”

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confidence: 85%

When a disaster strikes: Are libraries in the Philippines ready?

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Yap,

Sebial-Guinanao

et al. 2024

IFLA Journal

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Disasters, whether triggered by natural or man-made hazards, frequently threaten libraries in the Philippines. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, this research involved a detailed seven-part survey that was completed by 90 head librarians or officers-in-charge across the country. The findings indicate that many libraries have experienced disasters in the past decade. Despite this, most lack adequate preparedness, with 69 operating without a disaster management plan. This lack of preparedness is attributed to constraints such as limited finances and human resources, among others, along with a perception of low disaster risk. While most libraries have implemented basic emergency protocols, such as alarm systems and emergency kits, and some have insurance and updated emergency telephone trees, these measures fall short of the comprehensive requirements for effective disaster management. The study underscores the vital importance of disaster management plans, adequate equipment, sturdy library structures and strong library networks in disaster preparedness and management. It also calls for urgent action in policy enforcement, capacity building and further research to bolster the resilience of libraries against potential disasters.

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confidence: 85%

When a disaster strikes: Are libraries in the Philippines ready?

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Sebial-Guinanao

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“…While regular library planning prepares for disasters of a reasonable size (Brown, 2018;Garnett, Arbon, Howard, & Ingham, 2018), the processes and theory behind these approaches are limited to knowledge from previous disasters. Library associations and cultural associations collect resources to develop our capacity and knowledge to deal with disasters again within this framework (American Library Association, 2017;Australian Library andInformation Association, 2018, 2010;Blue Shield Australia, 2018).…”

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Dark Clouds and Silver Linings: An Epistemological Lens on Disaster Recovery

Missingham

Fletcher

2020

Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association

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Changing environmental conditions are creating conditions that are leading to an increasing number of disasters. University libraries are at risk of impact from these disasters. The nature of library collections and services is highly intertwined with the physical spaces within the institutions. Thus, the consequences of these disasters have a significant effect on the knowledge ecosystem. Epistemological theories have rarely been explored and yet are important theoretical foundations to frame disaster recovery activities. Traditionally disaster management and recovery have lacked theoretical frameworks and been operationally focused. Approaches have been based on a rationalist framing of the problem and a presumption that there is a justified truth belief that the previous state is the ideal state. In this article, the nature of knowledge through three epistemological approaches is explored and tested on two case studies. Victoria University of Wellington (New Zealand) and the Australian National University (Australia) are used to assess the operational and epistemological issues of disaster recovery. The paper reflects on challenges to the role of the library and the application of epistemological theories to learn lessons for future approaches to disaster recovery. It poses questions about how libraries can take the opportunity to rethink in the digital environment. Implications for best practiceCollection rebuilding and service delivery during and after disasters can be rethought using an epistemological lens. Key issues covered are how an understanding of the value of library services and collections in a digital age, engagement with the academic community, disaster planning and service delivery strategies can be assessed within a framework build around theories of knowledge.

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“…In 2011, Goldman found that institutions had not created policies to protect digital materials and their properties (Goldman 2011). Garnett et al also found that university libraries' special collection protection against disasters is under-researched (Garnett et al 2018). In most cases, university libraries require IT support; special collections that are made available online must be treated carefully in order that the information presented is complete.…”

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Dataset Management as a Special Collection

Boté

2019

Collection Management

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Dataset Management as a Special Collection IntroductionUniversity libraries face numerous issues regarding access to special collections, including datasets.Dataset licensing varies considerably, such as in terms of copyright or creative commons. These are issues that must be resolved in the coming years. Indeed, at present, datasets are scattered across different places and, depending on the topic in question, licences and retrieval can be difficult. Moreover, given challenges of access and manipulation, the inclusion of datasets in special collections can become a daunting task. Datasets are included in special collections if they are specialised, pertain to the collection's content, have research values or are old legacy formats that add value to the university library. Finally, they offer the possibility of generating new data if reused with adequate technology. Special collections are characterised by their uniqueness, fragility, value, rarity and the difficulty of finding similar collections elsewhere. Typically, special collections were restricted to small portions of population, separated from the main library collection as a whole, and used for research or instruction (Tam 2017). Since the creation of the World Wide Web, libraries have used outreach projects to disseminate their special collections through their catalogues.A virtual collection can offer numerous benefits to researchers, solving problems such as accessibility or findability, and providing innovative means of researching, teaching and learning, according to the Special Collections Working Group established by Association of Research Libraries (ARL) (Prochaska 2009). Virtual catalogues have removed geographical distance barriers and opening hours, and have expanded research and access to rare materials (Doi 2015), as well as presenting hidden material that no longer exists in the library catalogue (Tam 2017). Such materials have become digitised, with hard copies available in the library in case of an information technology (IT) failure. Nevertheless, digital special collections have always raised significant questions, affected by politics, legal requirements and technological solutions (Prochaska 2009).A specific question arises when materials are not digitised but are instead digitally born and are to be included in special collections. In 2011, Goldman found that institutions had not created policies to protect digital materials and their properties (Goldman 2011). Garnett et al. also found that university libraries' special collection protection against disasters is under-researched (Garnett et al. 2018). In most cases, university libraries require IT support; special collections that are made available online must be treated carefully in order that the information presented is complete. Therefore, the very definition of a special digital collection becomes undefined, owing to the nature of digital material.The definition of a special collection with born-digital material differs from a collection of analogue materials. In fact, Procha...

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Do University Libraries in Australia Actively Plan to Protect Special Collections from Disaster?

Cited by 8 publications

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When a disaster strikes: Are libraries in the Philippines ready?

When a disaster strikes: Are libraries in the Philippines ready?

Dark Clouds and Silver Linings: An Epistemological Lens on Disaster Recovery

Dataset Management as a Special Collection

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