It is important to differentiate between minor emergencies and major emergencies. In general, minor emergencies involve only a few hundred books and can be dealt with by library staff operating in the building. Major emergencies would involve several thousand books and typically serious structural damage. For major emergencies outside help and facilities are usually needed.

1. Dealing with minor emergencies
2. Dealing with major emergencies
3. Plan for packing and removing materials
4. Plan for air drying wet books and records
5. Handling wet materials
6. Technologies for drying wet books and records
7. Procedures for air drying wet books and records
8. Recovery methods for other media