Series 1: Protecting Cultural Collections

Webinar Series 1: Protecting Cultural Collections

Photo used under Creative Commons from Jewish Women's Archives: Katrina's Jewish Voices

In this two-part interactive workshop, participants will gain the skills needed to complete their own disaster plan, implement an effective disaster response, and understand the critical steps to recovery after an emergency. Pre-and post-disaster collection priorities will be identified, focusing on practical decision-making skills. Participants will learn basic salvaging techniques for a variety of materials, including books, documents, photos, and historic objects.

1A: Disaster Prevention and Preparedness
Presenter: Kathleen Craughwell-Varda, Museum Consultant
June 18, 2013

This webinar will explore natural, industrial, technological, building, and human hazards at their institutions. Review of disaster planning and prevention, disaster response, setting priorities, and documentation. Issues discussed include: what are the collections that are most critical to your institution and its mission and what would be irreplaceable after an emergency? Participants will participate in a table-top disaster scenario to understand the importance of pre-planning.

1B: Response and Recovery
Presenter: Kathleen Craughwell-Varda, Museum Consultant
August 6, 2013

This webinar will review salvage priorities and recovery -- what clients can do on their own and when to call in the experts - followed by mitigation and planning purposes. Understand how to recover effectively from a disaster while continuing to provide service to your community. Materials covered include books and papers, photographs, digital collections, and art objects.

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