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Preventive Conservation: Emergency Management

What is Preventive Conservation? It is all measures and actions aimed at avoiding and minimizing future deterioration or loss. They are carried out within the context or on the surroundings of an item, but more often a group of items, whatever their age a

Collections Emergency Preparedness & Response Plan Resources

***In an emergency involving collections material, please call 475-301-4519 immediately.***

Emergency Management for Collections

Emergency situations in a library setting can range from a leaking roof to a fire on a delivery truck.  Preservation Services is responsible for keeping the Library Emergency Plan and Collection Prioritization maps current. This unit also coordinates Emergency Response activities including disaster recovery training. 

If you have questions about emergency planning and preparation, please contact Tara Kennedy or Rebecca Hatcher.

 

Emergency Response Resources