Workshop on emergency management for archives

Emergency Management for Archives
Marriott Wardman Park
Aug 9-10, 2010
9 am - 5 pm

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Instructors/Speakers

    Aimee Primeaux, MLIS, MA
    Preservation Consultant
    Northeast Document Conservation Center

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    Kara MJ McClurken
    Head, Preservation Services
    University of Virginia

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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.

Contact:

    Solveig De Sutter
    Director of Education
    Society of American Archivists
    17 North State Street, Suite 1425
    Chicago, IL 60602-3315
    312-606-0722
    Toll-Free:  866.SAA.7858
    Fax: 312-606-0728
    sdesutter<-at->archivists<.>org

You can choose from 12 pre-conference workshops at DC 2010 in
August, 2010.

For details and to register, access the Education Calendar at
<URL:http://www.archivists.org> under the education and events menu.
Not enough choices or the wrong location?  Click on "Host A Program
At Your Institution" on the same menu, browse among 40+ topics and
contact us to get started.

The mission of the Society of American Archivists is to serve the
education and informational needs of our members and to provide
leadership to ensure the identification, preservation, and use of
the nations' historical record.


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