"In collaboration with Core Publishing." This new version updates and expands the previous edition to cover many new issues affecting libraries including cyber security and cyber-attacks and incorporates broader principles of risk management including enterprise risk management concepts. Includes bibliographical references (pages 129-133) and index.
Contents:
Introduction -- A risk management philosophy for libraries -- Risk identification -- Risk quantification and evaluation -- Loss prevention -- Risk financing -- Risk financing: Insurance -- New construction -- Claims -- Bibliography -- Appendixes -- Appendix A: Risk management and insurance resources -- Appendix B: Sample risk management and insurance policy -- Appendix C: Risk assessment template -- Appendix D: Suggested guidelines in museum security -- Appendix E: Property loss prevention checklist -- Appendix F: Library safety inspection checklist -- Appendix G: Contingency planning for natural disasters -- Appendix H: Sample request for proposal insurance brokerage services.
Summary:
"This manual offers plain language guidance for trustees and administrators for designing and implementing a library risk management program"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.