Prioritizing what is
to be salvaged after a disaster is a good idea; but it is no guarantee
that it can be or will be salvaged. So, it is advisable to take precautions
against damage tohigh-priority items beforehand.
Unique and/or valuable physical items
and records should be stored in a manner to prevent loss due to theft,
fire or water.
Important electronic records should
be secured by a duplicate copy (in electronic or print format) which is
stored off site.
Personal items that you would not
want to lose in a work place disaster should be taken home.
Circulation
Services Salvage Priorities
Item
|
Location
|
Identification
|
| Current
Periodicals |
SW
section, main floor |
Those
not damaged . |
| Newspapers
|
SW
section, main floor |
Those
not damaged. |
| Microforms
|
SW
section, main floor |
Film
and fiche in drawers marked with a "blue dot"
|
| Office
files |
RMS
126, 127, 130, Circ
Desk |
In
desk drawers or filing cabinet drawers marked with a "blue
dot" |
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