The collection was not readily capable of being appraised accurately by insurance adjusters, but needs to be valued jointly by users, academicians, researchers, insurers, and curators over time. There appeared to be some deficiencies in plans and organization for the post-disaster recovery operations. Other areas requiring planning attention include knowing what insurance covers, who is liable to pay for what actions, who is responsible, and who can make decisions. Plans need to be practiced. The Library of Congress does not have a formal connection for conservation methodologies with Canada nor Great Britain, only an informal networking relationship.
Freeze drying is standard in the U.S., but processes differ in Europe.
Freeze drying is very expensive. They need to be very simple and they need to be practiced. The private firms of Atkinson-Noland and Associates, Inc. and Disaster Recovery Services, Inc. routinely consult with private businesses and government for emergency planning.