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The Library Administrators Conference of Northern Illionois, better known as LACONI, has successfully introduced new technologies, best practices, and programs to library staff since 1954. This Friday, the organization is holding a Tech Services event on Disaster Preparedness and Post-Disaster Clean-Up. The event will take place from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on March 8th at Tinley Park Public Library in Tinley Park, Illinois.

Following hurricanes, flooding, and other disasters, many people simply accept the loss of books, papers and other sentimental paper items. Not everyone is aware of document recovery services, how it works, or they don’t understand what exactly can be saved. In some cases, in an attempt to save items, good intentions can cause further damage. Just because you see mold on a book, don’t throw it away. Why? Here are five frequently asked questions and Polygon’s answers regarding saving documents, books, documents, and other items.

Floods can wreak havoc on your business, and on your health. Please be aware of the dangers of recovery.

School facilities must be comfortable and safe for students to attain the best learning outcomes possible. Yet problems with heating systems or schools built without air conditioning present daunting challenges for leaders at these learning facilities. Too often, administrators are confronted with the choice between forcing students and faculty to endure substandard conditions, or sending students back to homes where instruction, hot meals, and adult supervision may not be available.

When Hurricane Matthew made its way along the U.S.’s southeastern coast, the Walt Disney Company, big hotel chains, and Comcast Corporation’s Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment lost thousands in revenue. The storm forced Disney to keep its cruise liners docked and reschedule vacations at its resort.