Coping with Flood Disaster: The Experience of a University Library

Abstract

A flood disaster at the University of Port Harcourt Library, Nigeria, is reported. The rescue action taken to salvage water damaged materials is described. The problems encountered during the rescue operations are highlighted and the need to prepare disaster rescue plans and make library staff aware of rescue options available is emphasised.

Citation

Obokoh, N.P. (1991), "Coping with Flood Disaster: The Experience of a University Library", Library Review, Vol. 40 No. 6. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000001481