Collections Emergency Procedures

Important: This is for Collection Emergencies ONLY. 

Minor Water Emergency

Calling Procedure in the event of a leak

  1. Call University Facilities Management at 612-624-2900. 
  2. State your name, location, severity of the leak, and where exactly in the building the leak is occurring. Let the person know that immediate assistance is needed.
  3. Call your building contact.  Building contact information is available here
  4. Contact Preservation Staff if collection materials are impacted. 

Emergency Resources

Collection Emergency Kits

Major Collection Emergency

The Collection Management and Preservation Department is responsible for maintaining and implementing a response plan for a major collection emergency.  The Collections Emergency Response Team is trained to provide expertise and hands on recovery in the event of a major emergency.  Libraries staff may be called upon to assist during a emergency response.  The following document outlines the response. 

Collections Emergency Response Manual (for Collections Emergency Response Team)