Much of South Carolina is getting either snow, ice, or some nasty mix today. It’s become an annual event over the last few years. I know…..those of you who have come south from the colder climes wonder what all the fuss is about, but having lived here my whole life, I can tell you that you’re better off staying home. We can’t drive in this stuff.

What has this to do with libraries? Nothing really. It did inspire me to ask the following questions:

  • Have you evaluated your library’s disaster preparedness plan lately?
  • Do all members of your staff know what to do in the event of an emergency or inclement weather?
  • Have you had a fire drill or a tornado drill in the last year?

Today it’s not such a big deal. The weather is going to clear up, and we’ll be back in the 50’s tomorrow, but it won’t be long before spring comes, with its potential for tornadoes, and summer, with its hurricanes. Better to plan now than make it up as you go when something bad happens.

If you’re lucky enough to have the day off, do something that librarians almost never get to do. Curl up with a good book. :-)