School+Librarian+Checklist

=**School Librarian Disaster Preparation Checklist**= (Note: This is a generic list and not every item will apply to all disasters or emergencies. Use the list as a starting point to assist in developing your customized checklist.)

Facilities:

 * Take pictures of facility to document shelving, furniture, television distribution system,extent of collection/equipment, etc.
 * Maintain current digital “album” in house and/or on an external server (//e.g.,// [|shutterfly], [|//Picasa// web album])

Materials:

 * Remove items from floor (If flooding may occur, also remove items from bottom shelves.)
 * Remove items in front of or below windows (if time and situation warrant this action)

Equipment:

 * Protect computers, printers, and electronic equipment with heavy plastic wrap or trash bags, if possible
 * Barcode all audiovisual items in school and add to the automated circulation system
 * Post a list in each classroom of audiovisual equipment assigned to that room (Duplicate that list on the library media center circulation computer or on an online application.)
 * Have cameras stored for easy access

Inventory records:

 * Take critical documentation home along with important telephone numbers or maintain files online (e.g., [|google.doc], etc.)
 * Download library media information and inventory from hard drive to thumb drives as backup to school server (if not a district union system)

Other:

 * Review disaster preparedness procedures and check with school/district administrators, asneeded
 * Maintain all supplies needed in “tool kit,” including heavy plastic, masking tape, facemasks, etc.

Facilities: (if school librarian can reenter to assess)

 * Take pictures of facility damage, recording images that mirror those previously taken of shelving, furniture, television distribution system, collection, etc.
 * Send digital pictures to district contacts, as requested
 * Request dehumidifiers and air conditioning services as soon as possible with generators (Climate control is critical.)

Materials:

 * Examine items for moisture damage, including mold and mildew
 * Remove damaged items immediately
 * Box items to be saved and stored in climate controlled environment
 * Use inventory printout to collect data on salvaged and stored or withdrawn materials

Equipment:

 * Remove covers from computers, printers, and electronic equipment and assess if they will be moved or remain on campus
 * Take an inventory of audiovisual equipment in each classroom and prepare a master list

Inventory records:

 * Download library media inventory information and send to district as soon as possible

Other:

 * Work to reestablish communication channels, using whatever means available
 * Be flexible, creative . . . do what needs to be done