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Description:

Cultural heritage institutions are vulnerable to damage through natural and human-created disasters. Collections can be damaged by fire, smoke, flooding, burst or leaking pipes, and a host of other disasters, where management and staff need tools 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. Staff must also be trained in proper recovery techniques and procedures.

By the end of this class, students will be able to:

• Identify key steps in the disaster planning process.
• Explain plan components and varying roles of staff and responders.
• Recall specific salvage techniques for library and archive media

Continuing Education Units:

5.5 Contact Hours

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:

Basic Archives Preservation Track
Basic Library Preservation Track
Disaster Prevention and Response Track

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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.