Description:
All libraries, archives and museums need knowledgeable staff and advanced planning to deal with the emergency situations that arise. This preparation allows for a quicker response and helps to minimize damage. A disaster plan requires the support and commitment of staff from many departments, including Facilities and Accounting Services. Plan preparation is more successful and effective when undertaken by a committee with staff representatives from across the institution.
This web-based class is designed to support the work of an institution's disaster planning committee. Homework assignments will require input and support from a variety of staff members. Taught in three two-hour sessions over the course of three weeks, it guides participants through the development of a written disaster plan.
The modules cover establishment of a planning structure, information gathering (including risk assessment and resource list development), setting recovery priorities, an overview of recovery procedures, plan development, and working with disaster recovery vendors.
Participants are invited to submit their completed plans for review.
Intended Audience:
This class is designed for staff members responsible for organizing, writing, and implementing an institution-wide disaster-preparedness plan in academic, public, and special libraries, archives, and historical societies.
Notes:
Please note that registrations for this class must be received at least one week prior to the class date. Registrants should receive an email offering detailed login and set-up instructions. Please call the Educational Services Department at 800.999.8558 if you do not receive this email at least three days prior to the class. This course is designed for individual participation; each individual must register.
Time: All web-based classes are advertised in Eastern time.
This class is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Preservation and Access.
Technical Requirements:
Please see the Technical Requirements for live online classes.
Associated Training Tracks:
Basic Archives Preservation Track
Basic Library Preservation Track
Disaster Prevention and Response Track
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Related Items:
This class is part of the Disaster Prevention and Response Track. Other classes in this track are:
Disaster Preparedness(core)
Fire Safety for Cultural Institutions(core)
Demystifying Mold(elective)
Disaster Recovery (this class offered as contract only) (elective)
Disaster Recovery for Museums(elective)
Emergency 911(elective)
Hurricane Preparedness(elective)
Preservation and Salvage of Audiovisual Materials(elective)
Security Alert: How to Protect People, Property, and Collections(elective)
Risk Management: Knowing Your Responsibilities(core)
Registration:
You may register for a class using one of two methods:
Online Ordering: Click on the "Register" tab and login or create an account to register.
PDF Form: Print out the registration form and fax it to LYRASIS at 404.892.7879.
