Description:

Disaster can strike at anytime in any locale, disrupting operations, threatening human safety, and damaging or destroying collections. The repercussions of a major disaster can impact a library or archives for years following the incident. Having an emergency management plan in place before disaster strikes makes good business sense. An organized approach to recovery will help mitigate damage to collections and facilitate the resumption operations. Institutions that view emergency management as critical and provide staff with the authority and tools to plan will ultimately respond more successfully than those that have not prepared.

The focus of this two-hour class is to outline the key actions that administrators need to employ to coordinate an effective and efficient response to a disaster. Because a broken pipe will be handled very differently than a major flood, response procedures are discussed according to the severity of the disaster. Other topics included are the components of emergency management, managing staff during and after a disaster, working with vendors and contractors, sources of federal and statewide assistance, and strategies for cooperating with other institutions to facilitate recovery.

Intended Audience:

This class is designed for library and archives administrators who bear the overall responsibility for emergency management at an institution.

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:

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)
Disaster Recovery for Museums(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)

Reviews:

"The class was great!!! Ms. McClurken was excellent! I’ll be recommending the class to all my colleagues."

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.