Description:

Libraries and archives are vulnerable to damage through natural and human-created disasters. Collections have been damaged by fire, smoke, flooding, burst or leaking pipes, and a host of other disasters. Librarians and archivists must be prepared to handle both minor incidents and large-scale emergencies. This requires that institutions have knowledgeable staff and written plans for dealing with emergency situations, so that fewer disasters occur and damaged materials can be salvaged successfully. Library staff must also be trained in proper recovery techniques and procedures.

This one-day class focuses on disaster planning and prevention, with specific emphasis on how to plan, organize, and execute a disaster plan and a salvage operation. In addition to in-depth discussion on the disaster planning process, there will be brief demonstrations of salvage techniques, including air-drying books, packing out wet materials, separating and drying manuscripts, rinsing books, and drying photographic materials..

Intended Audience:

This class is designed for staff members responsible for, or interested in, organizing and implementing institutional or cooperative disaster preparedness and response procedures.

Notes:

This class is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Preservation and Access.

Associated Training Tracks:

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)
Developing a Disaster Plan(core)
Fire Safety for Cultural Institutions(core)
Demystifying Mold(elective)
Demystifying Mold(live online) (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.