LIS 533B Crisis Management & Rapid Response in Libraries
This course will explore the role that public and academic libraries play in mitigating crises by analyzing real- world examples. Students will learn what steps organizations can take to develop disaster management and crisis response plans, critically examine case studies ranging from Katrina to Ferguson to the coronavirus, and explore the resources and infrastructure necessary for creative and competent response. The course will also consider the impact these services have on staff, who are dealing with their own personal situations while supporting their communities, and will explore issues of self-care and staff well-being.