When the Tsunami Struck Sri Lanka

Abstract

Purpose

To describe some first‐hand experiences of the tsunami and earthquakes which hit the region of Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Thailand at the end of 2004.

Design/methodology/approach

A personal reflection shared by a librarian gives special meaning to first‐hand experiences and how libraries as well as people are faring.

Findings

Communication around the globe was frantic as it became clear that this was a huge catastrophe with great human loss.

Originality/value

This report is of interest to all those interested in how the environment can affect humanity.

Citation

Warnasuriya, D. (2005), "When the Tsunami Struck Sri Lanka", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 22 No. 2, pp. 21-22. https://doi.org/10.1108/07419050510593362