Resilience (Library Futures Series, Book 2)—eEditions e-book

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978-0-8389-1754-1

Published:

2018

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ALA Neal-Schuman

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eBook

Description
Table of Contents
About the Author

Series Editor: Miguel A. Figueroa, Director, Center for the Future of Libraries

Resilience is the second volume in a new series from ALA’s Center for the Future of Libraries which focuses on emerging trends in the profession, provoking discussion on how to shape the future by sharing ideas and exploring joint solutions to the challenges facing libraries and society. Resilience (or resiliency) incorporates preparations for and rapid recovery from physical, social, and economic disruptions, including environmental disasters, terrorist attacks, or economic collapse. As city, state, and the federal governments adopt resiliency as a strategy for addressing potential disasters, libraries may need to align their facilities, services, and programs to demonstrate a resilient strategy. Additionally, libraries may find themselves competing for funding with other programs or initiatives, especially in an increasingly limited pool of government spending. A founding member of ALA’s Sustainability Round Table, and a longtime public library development consultant, in this book Aldrich discusses how resilience can align with library values of equity and access, and why libraries and information professionals may be ideal partners or providers in helping individuals and the communities which they serve adopt resilient practices. This thought-provoking treatment of timely topic offers important points of consideration for library administrators and managers, as well as scholars of urban planning, public policy, disaster recovery, and related disciplines.

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Foreword by Miguel A. Figueroa

Understanding Resilience

Disruption in Our World
The Roles of Government and Net States
A Culture of Resilience

Resilience in Libraries

Understanding, Respect, Empathy
Social Cohesion, Equity, Access
Empower, Engage, Energize

From the Field

In the Aftermath
In the Planning
In the Community
In the Preparation
Collective Impact

For the Future

Opportunities for the Future
Acute Readiness: Inside Your Library
Acute Readiness: In Your Community
Long-Term Readiness: Inside Your Library
Long-Term Readiness: In Your Community

Conclusion

Rebekkah Smith Aldrich

Rebekkah Smith Aldrich (MLS, LEED AP) is Executive Director, Mid-Hudson Library System (New York). She is the sustainability columnist for Library Journal. She is the co-founder of the Sustainable Libraries Initiative and a founding board member of the American Library Association’s Sustainability Round Table. Named a Library Journal Mover & Shaker, she is a frequent national presenter and writer on the topic of leading libraries forward in smart, practical, and effective ways.

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