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Sheets of plain paper are inserted between the book covers and between every few pages to absorb the moisture from the book. The paper needs to be changed when it becomes wet.

Johnson County Historical Society books damaged by age and storage problems; the righthand book was treated with a vacuum packer to flatten it.

This site provides links to ALA preparedness disaster resources dPlan, salvage at a glance chart, disaster plan for small public libraries, IT disaster recovery, National Park Service preservation information, Smithsonian Institution, National…

This disaster workbook provides template information on: emergency procedures, disaster procedures, disaster response plan, recovery procedures, floor plans and priorities, other emergencies, and supplies.

This site provides links with information on assessment tools, disaster preparedness planning and templates, vendors, services, and suppliers.

One of a series of printable leaflets produced by the Northeast Document Conservation Center; it includes initial response, drying techniques, and additional resources.

An on-line template that creates a customized disaster plan for institutions. Created by the Northeast Document Conservation Center and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Template of a Disaster Plan Manual.

A complete disaster plan template created by the Portland, OR Library System, links to preservation and recovery resources are also provided.

A blackened, jumbled scene is viewed through the doors of the library; the roof has fallen in and the building is open to the sky. There are scarcely any recognizable items.