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Terrorism Preparedness and Response: The Librarian’s Role

Terrorism Preparedness and Response: The Librarian’s Role. Shari Clifton, MLIS, AHIP Associate Professor / Head, Reference Robert M. Bird Health Sciences Library University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Outline. Background Identification of need Our library’s response

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Terrorism Preparedness and Response: The Librarian’s Role

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  1. Terrorism Preparedness and Response: The Librarian’s Role Shari Clifton, MLIS, AHIP Associate Professor / Head, Reference Robert M. Bird Health Sciences Library University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

  2. Outline • Background • Identification of need • Our library’s response • Evaluation methods • Lessons Learned • Observations

  3. Background • Bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building - April 19, 1995 • Campus response • Library response

  4. Who informs the information professional? • Need: • Few training sessions post 9/11 focused on librarians and their role in preparedness and response

  5. Partners • Southwest Center for Public Health Preparedness • http://www.swcphp.ouhsc.edu/ • Funded by the CDC • One of 21 Academic Centers for Public Health Preparedness based in schools of public health • Overall mission is to help prepare the public health workforce response to bioterrorism and emerging health threats

  6. Filling In the Gaps • Bioterrorism 101: What Librarians Need to Know and Where to Find It • 4 MLA CE contact hours • Combines lecture, demos, hands-on searching, and interactive exercises • Symposiums for Oklahoma Librarians • May 25-26, 2005 & July 18-19, 2005 • Invitation only • Additional speakers

  7. Objectives • Educate participants about the role of public health professionals in preparedness and response. • Familiarize participants with high-quality information resources. • Provide participants with experience in developing basic disaster plans for their libraries. • Equip participants to take a proactive role in their community preparedness efforts.

  8. Evaluation Methods • Pretest / Posttest • MLA Course Evaluation

  9. Lessons Learned • Preparedness is something librarians know a bit about • Identifying key local partners prior to an event is essential to success • Opportunities for practice and discussion are invaluable

  10. Librarians are adept in gathering and organizing information – essential skills before, during and after a crisis. Post 9/11 we must be even more vigilant and proactive in developing relationships, promoting our abilities and utilizing our skills to further preparedness efforts in our communities. Observations

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