From FAIC Emergency Programs Coordinator Elaina Gregg: Please share the following webinar announcement with your networks: The Foundation for Advancement in Conservation (FAIC) is hosting a free webinar titled: "Implementing the Incident Command System at the Institutional Level," on March 31, 2021 at 2:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Our speaker, David Carmicheal, will discuss the Incident … Continue reading March 31: Free Webinar on the Incident Command System
April 9: “Protecting Your Library From a Fire” training webinar
Of potential interest: "Protecting Your Library From a Fire" workshop hosted by Library 2.0. DATE: Friday, April 9th, 2021, at 4:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. OVERVIEW: A 60-minute training webinar presented by Library 2.0 featuring former multi-city Fire Chief Robert May, JD and hosted by Dr. Steve Albrecht (board certified in HR, security management, employee coaching, … Continue reading April 9: “Protecting Your Library From a Fire” training webinar
Disaster in Texas: Dallas Historical Society and the Hall of State
The unexpected cold temperatures in Texas last month caused a number of hardships to many. One institution severely impacted was the Dallas Historical Society. The pipes in their iconic building, the recently refurbished Hall of State, burst, causing major damage to the historic interiors and many of their archive and object collections. Please take a … Continue reading Disaster in Texas: Dallas Historical Society and the Hall of State
Association for Preservation Technology Northeast Annual Meeting & Symposium: “Disasters and How We Overcome Them” – Feb 26
APT Northeast is a chapter of the Association for Preservation Technology International encompassing New England, New York State, and northern New Jersey. Check out their exciting line up of speakers for their Annual Meeting and Symposium on Friday February 26th. $40 for APTNE members, $70 nonmembers. From https://aptne.memberclicks.net/upcoming-symposium: "Disasters come in various forms, whether they be … Continue reading Association for Preservation Technology Northeast Annual Meeting & Symposium: “Disasters and How We Overcome Them” – Feb 26
Upcoming Webinar, Dec 9th: “Health and Safety in Disasters”
The Foundation for Advancement in Conservation (FAIC) is hosting a free webinar titled: “Health and Safety in Disasters,” on December 9, 2020 at 2:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The speaker, Dana Stahl, is a Certified Industrial Hygienist with more than 20 years' experience managing health and safety programs in private industry and the public sector. Find … Continue reading Upcoming Webinar, Dec 9th: “Health and Safety in Disasters”
Hurricane Isaias: Southern New England likely early next week
From the National Weather Service, Boston Office, this morning at 5am: "We are closely monitoring what is now Hurricane Isaias near the Bahamas. It is becoming increasingly likely that this storm will track up the east coast and impact southern New England early to mid next week. " From the National Hurricane Center, 7/31/2020 "At … Continue reading Hurricane Isaias: Southern New England likely early next week
What is a Tabletop Exercise?
COSTEP MA is organizing a Tabletop Exercise this fall. We hope you might join us! Some potential participants from Massachusetts archives, museums, and libraries have asked us for a bit more information. Here is some additional general information about what they are, what to expect, and if they're a good fit to enhance your institutional … Continue reading What is a Tabletop Exercise?
FAIC Virtual Online Course in Emergency Planning in Cultural Institutions, Fall 2020
With support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation is hosting a series of 5 virtual hour-long sessions on emergency planning and response in cultural institutions. The exciting sessions include an optional assignment, and are scheduled as follows: Institutional Buy-in with Teresa Myers, Sept 14 Plan Assessment with Samantha … Continue reading FAIC Virtual Online Course in Emergency Planning in Cultural Institutions, Fall 2020
Free disaster planning & response workshop for MA Cultural Institutions – Registration Open!
COSTEP MA is excited to announce a new, free program that will provide Massachusetts cultural heritage institutions a chance to test and improve their disaster plans: the COSTEP MA Virtual Tabletop Exercise (TTX). A tabletop exercise presents one (or many) hypothetical scenarios through moderated prompts that simulate the experience of responding to a disaster. The … Continue reading Free disaster planning & response workshop for MA Cultural Institutions – Registration Open!
Important IMLS Research Update: Virus Undetectable on Five Highly Circulated Library Materials After Three Days
How long does the virus persist on library/paper-based materials? The first round of highly anticipated research informing that question has been published by REALM Project, testing the following: (1) Hardback book cover (buckram cloth), (2) Softback book cover, (3) Plain paper pages inside a closed book, (4) Plastic book covering (biaxially oriented polyester film), (5) … Continue reading Important IMLS Research Update: Virus Undetectable on Five Highly Circulated Library Materials After Three Days