Disaster recovery and continuity planning for digital library systems
OCLC Systems & Services: International digital library perspectives
ISSN: 1065-075X
Article publication date: 1 July 2006
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of disaster recovery and contingency planning for digital library systems.
Design/methodology/approach
Using best practices, the paper develops a context for developing business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
Findings
Business continuity planning and disaster recovery are important components of digital library system planning. Two out of five organizations that incur a major disaster event are unable to permanently recover, but by developing a continuity and recovery plan in advance, libraries can greatly increase the likelihood of long‐term recovery of institutional resources.
Originality/value
This paper will be of interest to systems developers and managers, as well as senior library management, who need to plan for unexpected organizational disruption. The paper provides a context and outline for developing a business continuity and disaster recovery plan.
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Citation
Cervone, H.F. (2006), "Disaster recovery and continuity planning for digital library systems", OCLC Systems & Services: International digital library perspectives, Vol. 22 No. 3, pp. 173-178. https://doi.org/10.1108/10650750610686234
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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