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Technology Disaster Response Planning for LibrariesMary Mallery, Ph.D.Montclair State University Library
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Libraries depend on technology!
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Kinds of technology in libraries:Library WebsitesElectronic ResourcesProxy serversIntegrated Library SystemInstitutional repositoriesStaff and public PCsLaptopsSocial media sites
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What could go wrong?Power outages and surgeComputer virusesDenial of service attackData corruptionKey staff retirementsNo DocumentationVendor abandonment
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A Cautionary Tale:Second largest university in New Jersey
with 17,000 students Sprague Library holds 550,000 books
and 2,000 periodicalsSubscribes to over 70 online databases
with access to over 30,000 online journals
Collects and maintains digital collections and purchased or licenses over10,000 ebooks and streaming videos.
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Technology Disaster Strikes!
Montclair Electronic Text Archive (META) server does not restart after AC outage.
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What went wrong with META?Aging server equipment with no
automatic temperature controlled shutoff.
Key systems staff just retired.No documentation for system
restore.No testing of data reload from backup.No budget for replacing old server.
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We need a plan!Inventory with Risk
Assessment for each item.
Risk Prevention Procedures
Restoration ProceduresDisaster Response
Communications Testing and Training
RecommendationsSchedules Review and
Plan Updates NJLA Conference 2012
Disaster Planning for Libraries
Migration Matters 1, Charleston Conference
2004
dPlan Checklists and Schedules:
Data storage and backupReplace and repair
equipmentCreate salvaging prioritiesContingency plans (establish
offsite and manual operations)
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Not a Best Practice:
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Technology Disaster Planning fits into the overall planning process.
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How many plans do we need?University Strategic PlanLibrary Strategic PlanBudget PlanCollections Disaster Response PlanTechnology Disaster Response Plan
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META Returns to Rutgers U.
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Get Started with Technology Disaster Response Planning Today!
Mary Mallery, Ph.D.Montclair State University [email protected]
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