Description:

It is likely that disaster will strike your museum, disrupting services and causing damage to the objects, collections and the building itself. Is your institution prepared to handle both minor incidents and large-scale emergencies? Fire, smoke, flooding, burst or leaky pipes, and other disasters can damage collections. Museum staff must be prepared to execute a salvage and response operation.

This one-day class will focus on how to prevent unnecessary loss of museum materials by discussion and a hands-on exercise that reviews handling techniques and salvage priorities for:

• Painting
• Furniture
• Textiles
• Objects

Intended Audience:

This class is designed for staff members interested in gaining experience in the recovery and salvage of museum materials.

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)
Disaster Recovery (this class offered as contract only) (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.