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In the event of an emergency that threatens library collections, take the following steps:
Think about your own safety and that of your co-workers first. If there is a fire, earthquake, or other dangerous or life-threatening situation, stay calm and follow the emergency evacuation plan for your area of LTS.
If possible and it is safe to do so, quickly identify the source and nature of the danger to the collections, furniture, and/or equipment and the extent of the damage.
If possible and it is safe to do so, take immediate steps to protect the material – such as moving or covering the threatened items or areas with plastic sheeting, if there is a water leak. Otherwise, do not handle damaged material, unless instructed by Preservation staff.
If the emergency occurs during normal business hours, notify your supervisor and/or department director. If the emergency occurs after hours or on a weekend, see step #7 below.
Supervisors should, in turn, notify the:
- CUL Facilities Office (255-3455), and the
- Director of LTS (254-5290) and/or the AUL for Discovery, Assessment, and International Engagement (255-7026)
They, in turn, will notify others as instructed in the OKU Disaster Response Plan: the Director of Olin & Uris Libraries (255-5998), the Director of Preservation & Conservation Services (255-5291), and the AUL for Administrative Services (254-5257).
Provide assistance to Facilities and Preservation staff, if and as directed.
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Note: if the emergency occurs after normal business hours or on a weekend, notify:
Olin Circulation (255-4245), if the building is officially open
- Cornell Customer Services (255-5322), if the building is closed