Preservation Unit
44 Library, MC-522
UIUC Library
1408 West Gregory Drive
Urbana, IL 61801
217-244-1626
Conservation Lab
Oak Street Library Facility
2nd Floor
809 South Oak Street
Mail Code 527
Champaign, IL 61820
217-265-4198
The following booklet (in .pdf files) provides an overview of some types of emergencies that we might face at the University Library. It is not a comprehensive handbook; however, it is designed to assist you as an employee in understanding what to expect and how to respond initially. In any situation, the most important things to remember are that there is no substitute for remaining calm and using good common sense.
- Cover/Introduction
- Elevator Entrapment
- Assault
- Flooding
- Power Outages
- Disruptive Patrons
- Unattended Children
- Structural Failure
- Medical Emergencies
- Suspicious Behavior
- Tornadoes and Severe Storms
- Building Takeover
- Chemical Spills and Fumes
- Bomb Threat
- Earthquake
- Fires
- Theft
- Vandalism
- Using a Fire Extinguisher