Climate Resiliency and Libraries

Saturday, July 30, 2022

8:00 AM EDT

Speaker(s)

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Edward Corrado, Master of Library Service; Master of Arts - Human Services Administration

Associate University Librarian
Naval Postgraduate School's Dudley Knox Library
Monterey, California, United States
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Jared Hoernig, MEP, CSSP

Director | Office of Emergency Management
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia, United States
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Kelvin Watson, MLS

Executive Director
Las Vegas-Clark County Library District
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Moderator(s)

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Gail Nicula, AMLS, MUS, PhD

Adjunct Associate Professor
School of Public Service, Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Handouts

“Climate change's impact is being felt in the form of droughts, rising sea levels, extreme wildfires, more intense storms and hurricanes, and higher storm surges. As these threats continue to occur with increasing frequency, libraries must prepare before the next disaster strikes, building resilience to ensure the safety of staff, the continuity of operations, and the integrity of facilities, collections, and communities. In this session, attendees will learn from experts in climate resiliency as it applies to libraries."

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participant will develop a much greater awareness of climate resiliency as it relates to libraries.
Upon completion, participant will be able to create or update climate resiliency plans for their libraries, with a focus on continuity of operations.
Upon completion, participants will have created professional connections with other LIS professionals in breakout sessions with whom to share ideas and challenges relating to climate resiliency.