The Public Library Association (PLA) is pleased to announce a new publication, Field Guide to Emergency Response, now available for purchase on the ALA Online Store (www.alastore.ala.org). Originally produced by Heritage Preservation though a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Field Guide to Emergency Response also includes an instructional DVD that illustrates typical problems after a disaster and demonstrates basic salvage techniques.
Every year across the country, hundreds of museums, libraries, archives and historic sites experience emergencies large and small. The Field Guide to Emergency Response can help anyone respond with the best professional step-by-step advice on what to do immediately after a disaster. This handbook explains initial steps to take, essential response to functions, and conditions you are likely to encounter.
Field Guide to Emergency Response and other PLA publications also may be ordered by calling 1-866-Shop ALA (1-866-746-7252). For more information on PLA Publications, contact the PLA office at 800-545-2433, ext. 5PLA, or visit PLA’s Web site at www.pla.org.