Protecting Cultural Collections: Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Response & Recovery

Date, Location

Mon, 08/22/2011 - 9:00am - 4:00pm

Willamette Heritage Center
1313 Mill Street SE
Salem, OR 97301-6351

About the Event

 

Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Response & Recovery
 

Part 1: Prevention & Preparedness – 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Salem: Monday, August, 22, 2011 – Willamette Heritage Center, Salem, OR

Part 2: Response & Recovery – 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Salem: Monday, November 7, 2011 – Willamette Heritage Center, Salem, OR

 

Sponsored by Western States & Territories Preservation Assistance Service (WESTPAS)

Instructor: Kristen Kern, Fine & Performing Arts Librarian, Portland State University

 

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The “Protecting Cultural Collections” workshops are presented in a 2-part sequence to produce the following outcomes for disaster preparedness activities:

• Complete a disaster response & collection salvage plan by the end of Part 2
• Learn how to train staff to implement your plan effectively
• Set pre- and post-disaster action priorities for your collections
• Understand practical decision-making skills needed during an emergency
• Experience salvage procedures for a wide variety of material including books, documents, photos & objects

 

The workshop days are scheduled 4 weeks apart. Participants will prepare short assignments prior to the first session; between sessions, they will undertake additional assignments resulting in a completed disaster plan at the end of Part 2. Upon completion, the institution will be invited to join an informal network of WESTPAS trained personnel to provide mutual aid in the event of emergencies involving collections in the region.

 

Who should attend:    Administrators and staff responsible for emergency preparedness, response and decision-making, in all types of cultural institutions.  By registering for the workshop, the institution commits to supporting the attendee(s) to achieve the workshop's disaster preparedness goals. When possible, please send two attendees so they can work together on the disaster preparedness activities.

 

Cost:    No charge to the institution.  Funding provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Co-sponsored by the Oregon State Library.

 

Registration:     Pre-registration required. Register online at: WESTPAS workshop http://tiny.cc/ZePOL

For registration assistance contact: Wendy Cao  caow@plsinfo.org

For general & content information contact: Kristen Kern kkern@westpas.org

Presented by: Kristen Kern

Fine and Performing Arts Librarian, Portland State University

Cost: No cost

To Register:

Registration:     Pre-registration required. Register online at: WESTPAS workshop http://tiny.cc/ZePOL