[PADG:227] Disaster planning/collection care workshops

[Kris Kern <kernk@xxxxxxx>]

> From Vulnerable to Vigilant!


A comprehensive preservation program sponsored by the Portland Area Library
System (PORTALS) Disaster & Recovery Group




This program is designed to prepare library staff in disaster planning and
preservation through a series of workshops that addresses assessment,
planning, and recovery of materials and services to ensure institutions are
prepared for the unexpected.



Please find complete workshop information and registration form attached or
at www.portals.org.


December workshops in this series include:



Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery


Thursday and Friday, December 2-3, 2004

Branford P. Millar Library, Room 160

Portland State University

951 SW Hall

Portland, OR   97201



9:00 AM - 4:00 PM



Libraries, archives, and museums must be prepared to protect staff, users,
collections, and facilities in the event of emergencies ranging from minor
crises to community-wide disasters. This two-day workshop helps participants
prepare for and limit various types of damage through risk assessment,
disaster planning, and recovery procedures. Several disaster plans are
provided as models, and each institution creates a framework for its own
plan. Day One focuses on identifying hazards and developing the disaster
plan, and is intended for the current or potential disaster team leaders.
Day Two addresses response and recovery, including hands-on salvage
activities. Because it is important that several members of a staff be
familiar with these techniques, the second day is open to two additional
staff members of an institution at no extra charge. Topics include risk
assessment and management, disaster planning, elements and development of a
written plan, area resources for emergency management and response, disaster
response, activities during and after a disaster, and salvage techniques for
library and archival materials.





Care and Handling of Collection Materials


Monday, December 6, 2004

Branford P. Millar Library, Room 160

Portland State University

951 SW Hall

Portland, OR   97201



9:00 AM - 4:00 PM



Libraries, archives and museums take in a wide variety of media, including
books and papers.  The diversity that forms library collections requires
staff to have knowledge of factors affecting collection longevity, causes of
deterioration, and the unique requirements that affect handling and care.
In addition to books and papers, this workshop provides this information for
photographs, negatives, film, microfilm, and magnetic media.  The use of
poor quality storage and repair supplies can cause irreparable damage to
collection materials, thus threatening the safety of the materials they are
intended to protect.  This workshop includes a discussion about factors
related to making sound preservation decisions in selecting supplies.



These workshops are supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the
Humanities.  Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed
in this program do not necessarily reflect those of the National Endowment
for the Humanities.




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