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Protecting Cultural Collections: Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Response & Recovery Archived Webcasts, Online, and Infopeople Workshops Protecting Library & Archive Collections: Disaster Preparedness, Response & Recovery (Online) Basic Hands-On Book Repair for Libraries (Infopeople workshop) Intermediate Hands-On Book Repair for Libraries (Infopeople workshop) Before Disaster Strikes: Ten Things You Need to Know (Archived webcast) ________________________________________
For scheduled workshops sponsors of free workshops see: Californians Connecting to Collections: http://calpreservation.org/services/c3_workshops.html Western States & Territories Preservation Assistance Service (WESTPAS): http://westpas.org/courses.html Taped version of WESTPAS 2009 Richmond, California 2 day workshop available for viewing and downloading: http://rurallibraries.org/workshop/05-04-2009 The “Protecting Cultural Collections” workshops are presented in a 2-part sequence to produce the following outcomes for disaster preparedness activities: Complete a disaster 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 · Learn how to use practical decision-making skills during an emergency · Experience salvage procedures for books, documents, and non-print media The workshop days are scheduled 8-12 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. 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 from an institution so they can work together on the disaster preparedness activities. Cost: For general & content information contact: ________________________________________ For scheduled workshops sponsors of free workshops see: Californians Connecting to Collections: http://calpreservation.org/services/c3_workshops.html Western States & Territories Preservation Assistance Service (WESTPAS): http://westpas.org/courses.html Okay, now you have a plan, but do you know how well it will work in a real disaster situation? It's better to find answers now than after a disaster has occurred! Goals of the "ARE YOU READY?" workshop: · Test emergency preparedness & response plans and identify areas for improvement · Identify mechanisms for collaborative partnerships · Improve participants’ ability to evaluate risks (via a pre-workshop self-survey) · Encourage participants to improve disaster preparedness Who should attend: · Staff member(s) responsible for emergency preparedness · Administrator and/or manager responsible for the building/collection · Key members of the emergency/disaster team responsible for decision-making Requirements for Attendance: Cost: For general & content information contact: Julie Page jpage@calpreservation.org ________________________________________ Taped version of WESTPAS 2009 Richmond, California 2 day workshop available for viewing and downloading: http://rurallibraries.org/workshop/05-04-2009 Presented by Infopeople with the cooperation of the California Preservation Program. For complete description, registration, and dates and locations of planned workshops, see Infopeople. The price of books has gone up, binding quality can be inconsistent, and in the course of repeated circulations, day-to-day handling and shelving, and photocopying, library books can sustain significant damage. However, there is an alternative to replacing "hurt" volumes. Many books can be restored to reasonably good condition if you know how to perform a few simple repairs. In this course, you will learn how to assess book damage, how to identify which books can be repaired safely, and how to perform basic book repairs. If you, or someone you supervise, is responsible for caring for the condition of your collection, then this course can save you time and help you get those library materials back into users' hands. Workshop Description: This one-day hands-on workshop covers basic, beginners' level skills for keeping a circulating collection of books in good repair. Participants will gain an understanding of the types of repairs to undertake, how to do the repairs, and the types of damage that need to be addressed by other means. Through discussion, presentation, and actual repair work you will become familiar with the basic book repairs that you can do with simple tools, equipment and materials. All hands-on steps will be clearly illustrated and everyone will practice doing the repairs. Additionally, you will receive handouts to explain the repairs, a list of suppliers, copies of articles addressing the above topics, where to find information on the web, a bibliography of useful books and other printed material. Note: This course addresses only repairs and maintenance of general circulating collections, and is not meant for preservation of special or specialized materials. Who Should Attend: This course is designed for librarians and support staff who work in public, school and college libraries. Any library staff member who is responsible for the physical treatment of books, who is interested in basic book repair, and feels confident in working with simple tools, such as mat knives, scissors, brushes and adhesives is encouraged to attend. ________________________________________ Presented by Infopeople with the cooperation of the California Preservation Program. For complete description, registration, and dates and locations of planned workshops see Infopeople Would you like to know what can be done to put the damaged books in your collections back into circulation? How about a quick lesson in the chemistry and physics of materials to give you the confidence you need to assess the condition of a book and then perform the appropriate repairs? Come and review your basic skills and learn new techniques to supplement your book repair repertoire. Workshop Description: This one-day, intermediate workshop builds on and extends the fundamentals acquired at the basic book repair workshop, which covered general maintenance, damage assessment and easy repairs to spines, hinges and torn or unattached leaves. In the intermediate workshop, we will review the basics of working with paper and binding structures, then tackle more structurally challenging repairs, such as repairs to flat-back bindings. The intermediate workshop will introduce new skills such as sewing, humidification, and flattening, and the preparation and use of Japanese paste. All hands-on steps will be clearly demonstrated and practiced by workshop participants. There will also be opportunities to share stories and troubleshoot questions about your own collections. ________________________________________ Before Disaster Strikes: Ten Things You Need to Know When the pipe breaks, the fire starts, or the earth moves under your library, what will you do? In the first moments of an emergency, personal safety is your priority. But after you've determined that people and structures are secure, you may be faced with the overwhelming job of putting your library back in order. The success you have will be the result of how well you have prepared. What should you do first? Who needs to be involved? How can you avoid damaging materials while you rescue them? And how can you help staff cope with the trauma? This webcast explains the ten most important steps you should take to prevent a library emergency from turning into a disaster. Participants will learn how to protect people, prevent damage to materials, and provide the best possible outcome. Don't be left unprepared! To view the archived webcast and download the handouts, go to: http://infopeople.org/training/webcasts/webcast_data/196/index.html. Speaker: Julie Page. Page is the retired Head of the Preservation Department for the University of California, San Diego Libraries and coordinator for SILDRN (San Diego/Imperial County Libraries Disaster Response Network). She currently serves on the advisory committees for the FEMA Cultural Heritage Training Curriculum and the Heritage Preservation Field Guide to Emergency Response. Page co-coordinates the California Preservation Program for the California State Library and its statewide training, building surveys and information resources. Julie has published in the areas of preservation education and disaster preparedness. ________________________________________ For Continuing Education and Training Opportunities see: San Francisco Center for the Book http://www.sfcb.org Conservation OnLine Educational Opportunities http://cool.conservation-us.org/bytopic/education
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