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Libraries, Impact On
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Heritage Emergency National Task Force: Hurricane Katrina Updates 
 Find information about damage to cultural institutions such as museums and libraries in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Includes opportunities for charitable giving and a selection of related links. From Heritage Preservation, which is "is working to save the objects that embody our [national] history." http://www.heritagepreservation.org/PROGRAMS/Katrina.HTM Topics: History, Hurricane Katrina, Water, Weather Last updated Sep 14, 2005 Hurricane Assistance Links
Collection of links to resources for Louisiana residents following a hurricane disaster. Topics include animals, donations, senior services, evacuation, food, shelters, libraries and museums, missing persons, and road closures. From the State Library of Louisiana. http://www.state.lib.la.us/links/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Food & Cooking, Hurricane Katrina, Nutrition & Food Safety, Weather Last updated Sep 12, 2005 Hurricane Katrina Information Guide
"The following guide provides links to websites about Hurricane Katrina." Includes news, emergency and relief agencies, blogs, images, links for students affected by the disaster, and general information on hurricanes. This guide is updated as new or improved information becomes available. From the Middletown Thrall (Middletown, New York) Public Library. http://thrall.org/katrina/ Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Hurricane Katrina Last updated Sep 9, 2005 A Primer on Disaster Preparedness, Management and Response: Paper-Based Materials
This "handbook presents guidelines for general facilities preparation and response to a variety of events both natural (storms, floods) and man-made (hazardous material accidents)" for preserving "books, documents, and other paper-based materials." Includes recommendations for cleaning and drying flood-damaged materials, dealing with mold and mildew, and related topics. From the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). http://www.archives.gov/preservation/emergency-prep/disaster-prep-primer.html Topics: Archives, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Science Last updated Sep 8, 2005 Rebuild New Orleans Public Library
This website for the New Orleans Public Library (NOPL) provides information about recovery efforts following hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The site features information about current services, photographs and damage assessments for libraries, weekly progress reports, and opportunities for donating to the rebuilding efforts. Includes links to related information about Hurricane Katrina recovery. http://nutrias.org Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Dec 21, 2005 SSA Cares: Archivists and Archives Affected by Hurricane Katrina
"The Society of Southwest Archivists (SSA) has established this weblog to capture and share information about our colleagues and friends from Louisiana and Mississippi, who have been affected by Hurricane Katrina." Much of the information is old, but the site includes several dozen photographs of damaged institutions and collections. http://www.ssacares.org/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Aug 30, 2006 |
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