Workshop: Disaster Response and Recovery

This workshop will address both the need for disaster planning and appropriate responses in the event of an emergency, when wet collection materials require immediate action. In the hands-on portion of the workshop, participants will review safe salvage methods for various types of wet materials (primarily paper, books, and photographs). Participants will also receive guidance in basic emergency preparedness, including advice on establishing a disaster plan, setting salvage priorities, and stocking supplies. In addition, they will learn the variables that can determine whether in-house salvage or working with a commercial vendor makes more sense after an emergency.

Workshop instructor: Dyani Feige, Director of Preservation Services, Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts