Emergency Preparedness: Response and Recovery

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Libraries, archives, and museums must be prepared to protect staff, users, collections, and facilities in the event of emergencies ranging from minor crises to community-wide disasters. This course helps participants prepare for and limit various types of damage through risk assessment, disaster planning, and recovery procedures.

Learning Objectives: 

  • Describe the basic elements of disaster planning.
  • Assess risks based upon geography and building issues.
  • Create a plan for recovery after a disaster.
  • Determine appropriate disaster supplies and sources.

Target Audience: 
Librarians, archivists, and any individuals who are interested in emergency preparedness procedures.

Prerequisites:
None

Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements: 

  • Students will participate in class discussion and complete individual assignment.
  • It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register.

Technical Requirements: 
Live Online System Requirements

Session Duration: 
This course consists of two 2-hour sessions.

Instructor:  Carmen Cowick - cowick@amigos.org


Continuing Education Credit:
Contact Hours:  4
IACET CEUs: 0.4

As an IACET Authorized Provider, Amigos offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard.

 

 

December 4 & 11, 2014

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM CST

Online Classroom
United States

Phone:: 800-843-8482
Email:

Non-member $235.00
Amigos Member $165.00
Amigos Member Learning Passport Holder - 4 Learning Passport Hours $0.00
Amigos Member Learning Passport Holder - 10% Discount $148.50
Amigos Member Learning Passport Holder - 15% Discount $140.25

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