Workshop on disaster planning

"Preparing for the Unexpected: Disaster Planning for Cultural
    Collections"
Presented by the Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts

The Newberry Library

Cosponsored by:
Chicago Area Conservation Group (CACG)

Emergencies don't have to become disasters! Participants in this
one-day program will learn how to safeguard their collections by
preparing for the unexpected. Sessions will address:

    Assessing vulnerabilities
    Disaster planning
    Crisis communication
    Evaluating and mitigating risks to staff and collections
    Prioritizing collections
    Working with first responders before disaster strikes

In addition, there will be a disaster scenario exercise and
interactive sessions on the "exercising" of disaster plans and staff
training.

This program is intended for staff charged with collections care,
including executive directors, librarians, archivists, curators,
collections managers, conservators, stewards of historic house
museums, and for staff responsible for the safety of collections and
buildings, such as site, security and facility managers.

To encourage institutions to register staff involved in both
collections care and safety and security, CCAHA is offering a
reduced registration fee to a second participant from the same
institution.

Speakers

    Nick Artim
    PE, Director, Heritage Protection Group

    Julie Page
    Co-Coordinator, California Preservation Program (CPP) and
    Western States and Territories Preservation Assistance Service
    (WESTPAS)

Registration and Fees

    $95     CCAHA and CACG members
    $110    Non-members
    $85     2nd registrant from same institution

Registration, secure credit card payment, and additional program
information are available on

    <URL:http://www.ccaha.org/education/program-calendar>

The Academy of Certified Archivists will award five Accreditation
Recertification Credits (ARCs) to eligible Certified Archivists
(CAs) attending this program. For more information, go to:

    <URL:http://www.certifiedarchivists.org>

Major funding for this program was generously provided by the
National Endowment for the Humanities. To learn more about CCAHA and
its programs and services, please visit <URL:http://www.ccaha.org>

Kimberly Magyar
Preservation Services Assistant
264 S. 23rd Street
Philadelphia PA 19103
215-545-061
Fax: 215-735-9313


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