When the Nation is in crisis: libraries respond

Alajmi, Bibi M.

doi:10.1108/lm-05-2016-0043

Cited by 11 publications

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“…The literature also demonstrates that public libraries play a valuable role in crisis response and contribute to community resilience (Alajmi, 2016; Grace and Sen, 2013; Lloyd, 2015; Vårheim, 2017). Through widespread stories in the media after significant local crises such as Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy, and the riots in Ferguson, Missouri, both regular users and non-library users understand that public libraries can assist during times of need (Pew Research Center, 2016).…”

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A review exploring the facets of the value of public libraries

Stenström

Cole

Hanson

2019

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss a review of the literature on the value of public libraries and propose a preliminary value framework for the public library based on the results. The review was conducted and the framework was developed as part of a larger ongoing project exploring the value of California’s public libraries. Design/methodology/approach This paper is a literature review of approximately 130 international, national and local resources from 1998 to 2018. Findings were developed through an analysis and synthesis of the works as they relate to public libraries. Findings The themes that emerged from the exploration of studies fell into three intersecting categories: support for personal advancement; support for vulnerable populations; and support for community development. A wide variety of quantitative and qualitative methods have been employed in this area of research. Among the many ways to discuss value, the most appropriate for the user will always depend on the context for which the concept of value is being defined. Practical implications Practitioners may find the various definitions of value useful when sharing information about public libraries with decision makers and other stakeholder audiences and when designing service models and outcomes. Originality/value The authors believe this paper is the first to identify the emergence of a value framework for the public library based on a literature review exploring both the social and financial value of public libraries.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

A review exploring the facets of the value of public libraries

Stenström

Cole

Hanson

2019

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“…These findings relate to those of other studies which point to a role for libraries as a school of peace and emotional support for communities. Public libraries have been used as secure shelters during crises and have also provided health packages and health information, such as emergency services training packages for crisis management (Alajmi, 2016;Chancellor, 2017;Khadamizadeh et al, 2019;Zach, 2011) Interviewees emphasized their role as information providers during the crisis as important, using SMS systems and messenger channels for sending information on how to confront the crisis, and information on healthcare centers providing services during the crisis.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Public libraries and crisis management: Iranian public libraries and the dust crisis

Khademizadeh

Albudaiwi

Larsen

et al. 2022

Journal of Librarianship and Information Science

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Dust crisis is one of the most important environmental problems caused by climate change and drought during the last three decades in some parts of Iran, especially in its eastern and western borders. The present study is a qualitative semi-structured interview study of 11 managers and employees of public libraries in the Iranian provinces of Ilam, Khuzestan, Kurdistan, and Kermanshah. In the article, we document that public libraries can take major steps to better manage community needs arising from disasters and emergencies. The findings show that public libraries can take on educational, cultural, executive, and informative roles in the pre-crisis stage, executive and informative roles in the during-crisis stage, and executive and documentation roles in the post-crisis stage. Based on the results, a conceptual model is constructed, showing the role of Iranian public libraries in dealing with the dust crisis as a rotational process. In order to improve the role of public libraries in society, it is necessary that library managers and employees take appropriate measures in the three stages of pre-crisis, during-crisis, and post-crisis.

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“…Crisis management seeks to reduce the impact of these unpredictable changes and is implemented through crisis detection, prevention and recovery, as well as design plans and procedures for crisis preparedness and implementation (Hazaa et al, 2021). A considerable number of studies on crisis in libraries have demonstrated the importance of crisis management and preparedness (Alajami, 2016; Green and Teper, 2006; Pazooki and Saboori, 2020). Formulating precise definitions is difficult and it is always possible to think of exceptions, but ‘crisis or disaster’ in libraries is defined as any incident which threatens human safety and/or damages or threatens to damage a library’s buildings, collections or items, equipment or systems (Eden and Matthews, 1996).…”

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A systematic review of crisis management in libraries with emphasis on crisis preparedness

Akhshik

Beglou

2022

IFLA Journal

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Crisis preparedness is critical for crisis management in all organizations, including libraries. Libraries must make decisions about crisis situations, which requires planning and preparedness for crises. The purpose of this systematic review was to analyse and identify the main issues that assist libraries in decision-making in times of crisis. A total of 2900 studies from 1985 to 2020 were identified. Following the application of inclusion and exclusion criteria, 44 studies were included in the final review process. The findings of the study indicate that the subjects which were focused on most frequently with regard to crisis management were preparedness instruction, training programmes, preparation assessment and Important factors in crisis management. Moreover, the majority of the studies primarily focused on economic or financial rather than natural, social or health-related crises. Furthermore, between 2008 and 2017, there was a significant increase in the number of published articles mostly considered academic and research libraries. In addition, there has been a recent increase in articles dealing with crisis preparedness and management in these researches.

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When the Nation is in crisis: libraries respond

Cited by 11 publications

References 25 publications

A review exploring the facets of the value of public libraries

A review exploring the facets of the value of public libraries

Public libraries and crisis management: Iranian public libraries and the dust crisis

A systematic review of crisis management in libraries with emphasis on crisis preparedness

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