Map/GIS Libraries and Disaster Management Plans (DMPs)

Vardakosta, Ifigenia Map/GIS Libraries and Disaster Management Plans (DMPs)., 2024 . In 18th ICA Conference Digital Approaches to Cartographic Heritage, Bologna, Italy, 23-25 October 2024. [Conference paper]

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Climate change has garnered significant attention for its association with numerous physical disasters, both accidental and intentional, that have captured global interest. Although there is a substantial body of literature on disaster planning for public and academic libraries, the same cannot be said for Map/GIS Libraries. As independent organizations or integral components of broader library collections, Map/GIS Libraries play a vital role in preserving critical geodata and infrastructure. Recognizing the pivotal role of Map/GIS Libraries in disseminating critical spatial information, this study emphasizes the pressing need for comprehensive disaster management strategies within these institutions. This paper endeavors to evaluate the role of Map/GIS librarians in the development of a Disaster Management Plan (DMP). It will delve into the unique challenges and factors to consider when safeguarding these collections during various stages of disasters and discuss the optimal practices and innovative approaches for devising resilient DMPs that ensure the continuity of Map/GIS Library services. Moreover, this work aims to raise awareness among Map/GIS librarians about their role in DMPs development in an ever-changing world. By underlining the significance of proactive planning and risk mitigation strategies, this paper makes a meaningful contribution to the broader discourse on disaster resilience within the Map/GIS Library community and adds to the relevant international literature.

Item type: Conference paper
Keywords: Map/GIS Libraries, Disaster Management Plans (DMPs), climate change, Map/GIS Librarians
Subjects: B. Information use and sociology of information
D. Libraries as physical collections.
F. Management.
J. Technical services in libraries, archives, museum.
Depositing user: Ιφιγένεια Βαρδακώστα
Date deposited: 16 Jun 2025 04:10
Last modified: 24 Jun 2025 14:04
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10760/46886

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