[SOA] Prepare for the Unexpected! Disaster Planning for Cultural Collections - May 3, 2011 in Chicago

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PREPARING FOR THE UNEXPECTED: 
DISASTER PLANNING FOR CULTURAL COLLECTIONS 
Presented by the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 3, 2011 		

Hosted by: 
The Newberry Library

Cosponsored by:
Chicago Area Conservation Group (CACG)

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
 
Collecting institutions have a responsibility to preserve their collections for future generations, yet an unanticipated emergency can put these collections at risk. Planning for the unexpected, from large scale emergencies to damage from leaks, pest infestations, mold, theft or fire, allows institutions of any size or budget to identify risks and mitigate damage to collections, preventing emergencies from becoming disasters. 

This one-day program 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 an interactive session 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, buildings, and the people who use them, such as site, security and facility managers. 

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



PROGRAM SPEAKERS 

Nick Artim, PE, Director, Heritage Protection Group

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

Information about our speakers, host, and cosponsors is available at: 
www.ccaha.org/education/program-calendar
 
LOCATION & TIMES
The Newberry Library
60 W. Walton Street
Chicago, IL  60610-7324

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.	Registration & refreshments
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Program
5:00 p.m.		Optional tour of The Newberry Library conservation laboratory for participants 				(pre-registration required)

REGISTATION & PAYMENT

Program Fee:		$95 	CCAHA & CACG members
			$110 	Non-members
			$85 	2nd registrant from same institution
	
Registration Deadline: 	April 19, 2011

Registration, secure credit card payment, and additional program information are available on our website at: 
 www.ccaha.org/education/program-calendar

NOTES
* Lunch will not be provided. However, a list of local restaurants will be available.
* Refunds will be given until two weeks prior to program date, minus a $25 cancellation fee.
* If you have special needs, please contact CCAHA three weeks prior to the workshop date so that accommodations can be made.

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: 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 our website at www.ccaha.org.


QUESTIONS?  Call 215-545-0613 or email pso at ccaha.org




KIMBERLY MAGYAR
Preservation Services Assistant
264 S. 23RD STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA  19103
t 215.545.0613 f 215.735.9313
e KMAGYAR at CCAHA.ORG 

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