In the line of disaster: preparedness and effective response of academic libraries in Malaysia

 Authors

Mohd Ismail Abidin, K Kiran, Samsul Farid Samsuddin

Publication date

2024/8/9

Journal

Library Management

Publisher

Emerald Publishing Limited

Description

Purpose

This study examines the preparedness and responsiveness of Malaysian academic librarians in handling disruptions in library services during a disaster.

Design/methodology/approach

This qualitative approach involved semi-structured interviews with decision-makers, chief librarians and library managers from five selected public universities.

Findings

Thematic and qualitative data analysis produced several key themes based on (1) disaster preparedness involving policies, plans, asset protection, risk management, coordination of disaster management and preparative measures; and (2) disaster response involving strategies for information and communication access, community engagement, emergency response teams and procedures, and resource availability.

Practical implications

The findings are expected to be useful for policymakers in formulating policies and guidelines for library disaster …

DOI : https://doi-org.uitm.idm.oclc.org/10.1108/LM-02-2024-0021

Scholar articles

In the line of disaster: preparedness and effective response of academic libraries in Malaysia

MI Abidin, K Kiran, SF Samsuddin - Library Management, 2024