The Potential for Development of a Clearinghouse for Emergency Information in the Public Library.

Magrath, Lynn L.; Dowlin, Kenneth E.

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ERIC Number: EJ354358

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Publication Date: 1987

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The Potential for Development of a Clearinghouse for Emergency Information in the Public Library.

Magrath, Lynn L.; Dowlin, Kenneth E.

Special Libraries, v78 n2 p131-35 Spr 1987

Presents the role of the Pikes Peak Library District's services in the creation and dissemination of an online clearinghouse in all four phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Seven agencies and organizations involved in the network of community information that has been created are briefly described. (Author/EM)

Descriptors: Civil Defense, Clearinghouses, Community Information Services, Cooperative Programs, Databases, Emergency Programs, Library Services, Natural Disasters, Online Systems, Public Libraries, Terrorism

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Media Staff; Practitioners

Language: English

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