[PADG:1507] Re: Lessons Learned in Emergencies: Not YourOrdinary DisasterConference

["Walter Cybulski" <CYBULSKW@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I've 
already putin my request to attend this one.  wtc>>> 
DUGANM@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 11/28/01 01:20PM >>>Thanks, Jackie - I saw 
this too and was thinking the same thing - also maybe WC should go.  I'll 
let him know too.  Thanks again, MK>>> 
alan.calmes@xxxxxxxx 11/28/01 9:32:53 AM >>>The 17th Annual 
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)Preservation 
ConferenceLessons Learned in Emergencies: Not Your Ordinary Disaster 
ConferenceMarch 21, 2002National Archives at College Park8601 
Adelphi RoadCollege Park, MDThe National Archives and Records 
Administration's Annual Preservation Conferences cover topics on the creation, 
use, exhibition, care-and-handling, conservation, duplication, and long-term 
storage of information on paper, film, tape, and disk.The 2002 
conference will bring together archivists, librarians, and conservators to 
discuss the practical aspects of disaster prevention and 
mitigation.TOPICS: --practical, experience-based examples of how 
emergency situations are handled in archives, libraries, and museums to mitigate 
against disaster and confusion --recovery of non-paper records, such as 
artifacts, film, audio-video tape, and electronic media --how to minimize 
the damage to papers, bound volumes, books tapes, films, etc. during building 
renovation --changes in fire suppression technology --what we have 
learned from fire tests --how to keep track of hastily removed materials 
PROGRAM:8:45 Welcome, Michael J. Kurtz, Assistant Archivist Office 
of Records Services - Washington, DC, NARA8:55 Introduction, Susan Page, 
Senior Paper Conservator, NARA9:00 Fire prevention, J. Andrew Wilson, 
Assistant Director for Fire Protection and Safety, Smithsonian 
Institution9:35 Damage mitigation and recovery, magnetic media, Peter 
Brothers, CEO, SPECS BROS., LLC.10:15 Coffee Break 10:45 Efficacy of 
various recovery techniques, Kathy Ludwig, Senior Paper Conservator, 
NARA11:15 Fire recovery, a case study, Susan Page, Senior Paper Conservator, 
NARA11:55 Lunch Break (Lecture Room B)1:15 New techniques for fire 
detection and suppression, Nick Artim, Director, Fire Safety Network1:50 
Recovery of film, Roger Markham, Senior Technical Marketing Specialist, 
Kodak2:20 Coffee Break 3:00 Objects Recovery, Mitigation, Jerry Podany, 
Objects Conservator, Getty Museum 3:30 Emergency Preparedness Training, Ann 
Seibert, Senior Paper Conservator, Library of Congress4:05 NARA-sponsored 
research in records fire suppression and the role of security in disaster 
prevention, Steve Hannestad, Director, Space and Security Management Division, 
NARA4:40 Closing Remarks, Susan Page, Senior Paper Conservator, 
NARADisaster recovery services representatives will be available in Room 
A.REGISTRATION:Preregistration is required.The Registration Fee 
is $75.00(Includes buffet lunch).Please send check payable 
to:National Archives Trust Fundand/or obtain registration 
information from:Eleanor TorainConference Coordinator (NWT)8601 
Adelphi Road, Room 2807College Park, MD 20740-6001Telephone: 
301-713-6718Fax: 301-713-6653Email: eleanor.torain@xxxxxxxx <A 
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