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This page highlights Houston Public Library’s response to Hurricane Harvey, featuring key findings from our 2018 study, resources, and the Harris County Public Library Digital Archive’s Disasters and Recovery Collection.
In November of 2018, the team consisted of five who traveled to Houston, Texas to study Houston Public Library’s response to Hurricane Harvey. On this page is information from the study, including resources and examples of their response as well as a description of the study. Harris County Public Library Digital Archive’s Disasters and Recovery Collection is also included. While HCPL was not a study site, all of the greater Houston area was greatly affected by the hurricane, one of the more significant of the decade.
Kendall Library | Houston Public Library Website
Flood waters severely damaged the Kendall Library branch of Houston Public Library due to Hurricane Harvey. This page gives more information on the reconstruction process.
Some Houston Libraries Still Closed 11 Months after Hurricane Harvey | Houston Public Media
The library system has set up a few temporary mini-branches where cardholders can go to turn in books and pick up holds they’ve requested.
Disaster Preparedness | Houston Public Library Website
Disaster and Recovery Collection | Harris County Public Library Website
Libraries in Times of Crisis
Texas Study Description
This is a description of the Texas study from 2018. The team went to Houston, Texas, in November of 2018 to conduct five focus groups with the Houston Public Library.