Abstract This study investigates disaster management practices in selected university libraries in Nigeria. A method using descriptive surveys was adopted for the study and its major findings revealed that there were no planned disaster management practices in place in the libraries that responded. Loss through theft, storm damage, computer crashes, pest infestation and vandalism all featured with a high level of occurrence. Common mitigating measures include: provision of fire extinguishers, air conditioning and security personnel. The study also revealed how acts of negligence, poor management vision and a lack of skills and training for library personnel were major factors affecting disaster management in university libraries. The study’s conclusion urges that adequate training of personnel, disaster preparedness and business continuity plans, as well as facilitating outreach programmes for library personnel, were the minimum measures recommended for disaster management preparedness.

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尼日利亚部分大学图书馆的灾害管理实践

摘要这项研究调查了尼日利亚部分大学图书馆的灾害管理实践。该研究采用了描述性调查的方法，其主要发现表明，响应的图书馆中没有计划好的灾难管理实践。盗窃，风暴破坏，计算机崩溃，害虫侵扰和故意破坏等造成的损失高发。常见的缓解措施包括：提供灭火器，空调和安全人员。该研究还揭示了过失行为，管理观念不良以及图书馆人员缺乏技能和培训是影响大学图书馆灾害管理的主要因素。该研究的结论敦促对人员，灾难准备和业务连续性计划进行充分的培训，