Disasters rarely unfold exactly as planned for, and even the most thorough preparation can be tested in unexpected ways. This 90-minute panel discussion brings together librarians from a variety of settings to share candid stories from the front lines of disaster response and recovery.
Panelists will discuss what happened in the immediate aftermath, how decisions were made under pressure, and the ways staff, leadership, and community partners worked together to restore services. Instead of focusing solely on best practices, this conversation will highlight the real-world challenges, tough decisions, and surprising moments of innovation that emerged in the wake of natural disasters, weather events, and other crises.
Attendees will gain practical insights and takeaways they can adapt to their own settings to help prepare for the unexpected, respond effectively, and recover with resilience.
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At the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe the unique challenges libraries may face in the immediate aftermath of a disaster.
- Identify strategies and resources that can support both short-term response and long-term recovery.
- Reflect on lessons learned from real-world examples to strengthen their own disaster preparedness plans.
- Apply insights from peer experiences to adapt disaster planning to their own library’s context and resources.