Aug 9, 2010, - Aug 10, 2010
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Event Location: CANCELLED
Aimee Primeaux, MLIS , MA
Preservation Consultant
Northeast Document Conservation Center
Kara M McClurken
Head, Preservation Services
University of Virginia
Members
(Advance/Regular)Employees of Member Institutions
(Advance/Regular)Nonmembers
(Advance/Regular)$289 / 339
$329 / 379
$369 /419
Preparation for and response to disasters are among the most important things that archivists can do to safeguard collections! As recent disasters have taught us, this involves more than just writing a disaster plan. A plan must be updated and read, and communication with colleagues and first responders is essential. In this workshop you are introduced to the basics of emergency management pertaining to archivists. The four phases of a disaster (mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery) are discussed, as well as how to conduct a risk assessment, write a disaster plan, prioritize collections, and sustain preparedness. In addition to more theoretical planning, you’ll get tips and tools to help you get started.
Upon completing this workshop, you’ll be able to:
- Identify the four phases of emergency management;
- Specify how you can mitigate risks associated with your collections;
- Conduct a basic risk assessment and write a disaster plan;
- Determine priority items in your collection;
- Establish relationships with emergency managers and first responders; and
- Help educate your co-workers about the importance of emergency management.
Who should attend? Archivists, curators, librarians, and others responsible for collections.
Attendance is limited to 35.
Direct link: http://saa.archivists.org/Scripts/4Disapi.dll/4DCGI/events/eventdetail.html?Action=Events_Detail&InvID_W=1417
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