[Genealib] DVD Carrying Case for emergency situation

[Frank Chocco]

Do not know the total file size of your 300 DVD collection but we use 
removable 160 GB hard disks for disaster recovery, security, or server 
problems.  At days end we just unlatch the disk drive(s) from the front of 
the computer and secure them in a fireproof locked location.  We also 
store duplicate disk drives offsite in case of natural disaster.  If the 
server goes down or a natural disaster warning is issued we just remove 
the disk drives from the computers and they are taken to a safe location 
by a designated disaster recovery staff member.  If the disks are damaged 
we obtain our duplicates from our offsite location (in another state) and 
just reinsert them and we are back up running with full functionality. The 
disk drives are relative inexpensive.

We test this process once a month.  Our library has never been down except 
for power outages and we are working on providing emergency generators for 
this occurrence.

Frank Chocco, Director
Foothill Ranch Family History Library
29441 Altisima
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688





"Pam Cooper" <pcooper at indian-river.lib.fl.us> 
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I am preparing for a fast exit from our building in case of an emergency. 
(Darn hurricane season is here again!)
 
I need a case that will hold my entire DVD collection, which is over 300. 
I would like it to be very secure, fireproof if possible and easy to 
carry. I would like each DVD to be in its own pocket. These DVD?s hold all 
of our local history material that has been digitized, scanned and video 
taped.
 
This may be asking for too much, but I feel this is important in case our 
computers get damaged. I have a backup on my hard drive as well as on the 
server. The hard drive can be unplugged and carried out too. But, I want 
the DVD?s to be another backup away from the library and in a safe place.
 
Any suggestions for a case, box or? Your suggestions as always is very 
much appreciated.
 
Pam
 
Pamela J. Cooper, Supervisor 
Archive Center & Genealogy Department
Indian River County Main Library
1600 21st Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960
 
772-770-5060 x108 - Fax 772-770-5066
Email: pcooper at indian-river.lib.fl.us 
 
Need a guide to our collection? 
See our pathfinders at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~flindian/ircl/
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