This online course aims to prepare participants to create a clear, practical emergency plan for their organization. Participants will learn how to take identified collection risks and translate them into actionable response procedures. Emphasis will be placed on working in manageable phases rather than tackling the entire plan at once. The course introduces the Council of State Archivists’ Pocket Response Plan™ (PReP™) as a starting point and builds toward developing a comprehensive emergency plan that includes response, salvage, and recovery procedures.
Throughout the course, participants will be guided in setting realistic goals, tracking progress, and collaborating with colleagues to support the process. By the end of the course, participants will have a structured path toward completing an emergency plan and practical steps they can begin implementing immediately.
This course supports New York libraries working to meet updated state requirements for a board-approved disaster plan.
Work at your own pace, with a live Q&A session on November 19.
Instructor: Kate Jacus, Preservation Education Specialist, DHPSNY