This program will cover the role of wet salvage of paper-based collections as part of a larger incident response. After an overview of emergency preparation and response protocols, participants will take on incident response roles and run through a mock-flood scenario. In this hands-on program, participants will work in groups to salvage and triage a variety of collection items from a pool, including papers, photographs, and bound materials. A post-scenario debrief gives participants the opportunity to review their actions with workshop instructors.
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The New York State Archives is part of the Office of Cultural Education, an office of the New York State Education Department.
Presenters: Liyah Desher, Education & Outreach Specialist, DHPSNY; Kate Jacus, Preservation Specialist, DHPSNY
This is a one-day event. Participants have the option of attending one of the dates presented at several locations throughout the state. Attendance will be limited due to the hands-on nature of the program.