Risk management and disaster recovery planning for online libraries

Ray Uzwyshyn, PhD, MLIS, MBA

doi:10.5055/jem.2015.0264

Authors

Ray Uzwyshyn, PhD, MLIS, MBA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5055/jem.2015.0264

Keywords:

online libraries, disaster recovery, risk management, digital libraries, online information centers, information systems

Abstract

This article presents an overview of risk management and disaster recovery planning for online libraries. It is suitable for a broad audience interested in online libraries and research centers in universities and colleges. It outlines risk mitigation strategies, and disaster recover planning for online resource-centered information systems.

Author Biography

Ray Uzwyshyn, PhD, MLIS, MBA

Director, Collections and Digital Services, Texas State University Libraries, San Marcos, Texas

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