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Recovery and renewal: libraries lead the way in post‐Katrina New Orleans

Sarah Ann Long (North Suburban Library System, Wheeling, Illinois USA)

New Library World

ISSN: 0307-4803

Article publication date: 1 November 2006

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to present observations of hurricane‐damaged New Orleans and the current status of library services for the area.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper presents the author's personal observations from a visit to a library conference, and a commentary from residents and library staff.

Findings

Libraries in the New Orleans area sustained extreme damage, but through the efforts of library staff, they have emerged with a much higher community profile. Now the library is considered when any major event or recovery effort is mounted in the area.

Originality/value

The article profiles the continuing challenges for a major city that experiences massive destruction and devastation after a natural disaster.

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Citation

Long, S.A. (2006), "Recovery and renewal: libraries lead the way in post‐Katrina New Orleans", New Library World, Vol. 107 No. 11/12, pp. 552-554. https://doi.org/10.1108/03074800610713352

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2006, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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