To train the disaster action team in the recovery and
salvage aspects of emergency response, a library can
conduct a workshop on site. The first section of this
workshop should deal with the practical matters of preparation
and the aspects of disaster planning for a speedy and
well-organized response, including assembling general
and emergency unit supplies. The second section should
focus on a recovery exercise, involving participants
in a simulated water emergency affecting books, graphics,
and manuscripts. After the simulation participants will
be less intimidated by the trauma of handling wet library
and archive materials.
