ECU Libraries Catalog

Risk management and insurance manual for libraries / Sally Alexander, Mary Breighner ; edited by Jeanne M. Drewes.

Author/creator Alexander, Sally, 1970- author.
Other author/creatorBreighner, Mary, author.
Other author/creatorDrewes, Jeanne M., editor.
Format Book and Print
EditionUpdated.
Publication Info Chicago : ALA Editions, 2021.
Copyright Notice ©2021
Descriptionx, 167 pages ; 23 cm
Subject(s)
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.
Abstract "This manual offers plain language guidance for trustees and administrators for designing and implementing a library risk management program"-- Provided by publisher.
General note"In collaboration with Core Publishing."
General noteThis 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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 129-133) and index.
Genre/formHandbooks and manuals.
LCCN 2020019113
ISBN9780838948019 paperback
ISBN0838948014 paperback

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