Risk management and insurance manual for libraries

Introduction

A risk management philosophy for libraries

Risk identification

Risk quantification and evaluation

Loss prevention

Risk financing

Risk financing: Insurance

New construction

Claims

Bibliography

Appendixes

Appendix A: Risk management and insurance resources

Appendix B: Sample risk management and insurance policy

Appendix C: Risk assessment template

Appendix D: Suggested guidelines in museum security

Appendix E: Property loss prevention checklist

Appendix F: Library safety inspection checklist

Appendix G: Contingency planning for natural disasters

Appendix H: Sample request for proposal insurance brokerage services.