Risk management and disaster recovery planning for online libraries.
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This article presents an overview of risk management and disaster recovery planning for online libraries. It is suitable for a broad audience interested in online libraries and research centers in universities and colleges. It outlines risk mitigation strategies, and disaster recover planning for online resource-centered information systems.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of emergency management
دوره 13 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015