BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//github.com/rianjs/ical.net//NONSGML ical.net 4.0//EN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20260416T123624 DESCRIPTION:\nCollection Emergencies are a common occurrence at cultural i nstitutions ranging in type\, scope\, and severity. Emergencies will cont inue to increase as climate changes\, aging buildings\, and reduced funds put a strain on our institutions. During this five-part workshop series\ , Registrars\, Collection Specialists\, and other Museum Professionals wi ll be presented with in-depth training on collections emergency preparedn ess and response. \nEach session is taught by a cultural heritage profess ional who has experience in the area of emergency and preparedness. The t opics have been specifically chosen to give you tools for moving forward in preparing for an emergency.\nInstructors\n\nIrene Karsten\, Senior Pre ventive Conservation Advisor\, Canadian Conservation Institute\nSamanatha Forsko\, Director of Collections\, Art Institute of Chicago\nStacy Bowe\ , Program Coordinator\, Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative\nRebecca K ennedy\, Collections Care Specialist\, Curae Collections Care\, LLC\nNico le Grabow\, Midwest Art Conservation Center\nBecky Fifield\, Head of Coll ection Management\, New York Public Library\n\nSchedule\nWebinar One: Mit igation and PreparednessSeptember 7\, 2021 2:00pm-4:00pm ET\n\nRisk Manag ement and Assessments: Cultural institutions should be comfortable and co mpliant at completing and interpreting risk assessments. A risk assessmen t should help the institution truly identify the risks to their collectio n\, including historic structures. This training will cover risk assessme nt materials that provide a shortcut to assessing emergency risks for the specific purpose of emergency plan development. Instructor: Irene Karste n\nEmergency Planning and Emergency Kit: Planning for emergencies can oft en feel overwhelming for individuals and institutions. This section will provide information on assessing risk as a way to begin planning for emer gencies as well as some simple steps to begin the process of comprehensiv e emergency planning. Instructor: Samantha Forsko\n\nWebinar Two: Initial ResponseSeptember 21\, 2021 2:00pm-4:00pm ET\n\nRe-Entry and Safety: The urge to run into an emergency situation can be overwhelming. Setting up re-entry protocols and specific safety needs when working with collection s ensure a safe work situation for people and collections. Learn about th e health and safety risks common in collection emergencies and how to res pond safely. Instructor: Stacy Bowe\nUtilizing Damage Assessments: Damage assessments gather information to appropriately respond to an emergency. This training will focus on the different types of damage assessments an d how to use that document to gather resources\, build a team\, and respo nd effectively. Instructor: Stacy Bowe\n\nWebinar Three: Technical Respon seOctober 5\, 2021 2:00pm-4:00pm ET \n\nEvacuation and Working with Respo nders: A well organized evacuation can protect collections and ensure a f aster recovery following an emergency. This training will explain the bes t evacuation techniques and give some case studies to better ensure under standing. This will be coupled with a brief discussion on working with Re sponders. Almost every emergency requires the assistance of some sort of responders\, whether it is inside the institution\, emergency first respo nders\, or unlikely partners. The training will discuss how to identify t hese responders and what benefit they serve the institution. Instructor: Becca Kennedy\nEmergency Documentation: Documenting the incident and obje ct movement during an emergency can feel daunting. Learn tips\, tricks\, and techniques for continuing to document according to industry standards during an emergency and prevent dissociation. Instructor: Becca Kennedy\ n\nWebinar Four: Salvage Q&AOctober 19\, 2021 2:00pm-4:00pm ET\n\nRequire d youtube videos and readings on salvage\, long-term drying\, and mold re mediation will be provided to participants in order to set a baseline bef ore joining this two hour question and answer period. Industry experts\, along with the ARCS Emergency Sub-Committee will be present to answer any questions\, provide real-life case studies\, and encourage collections s tewards and registrars to be active participants in collection emergencie s. Guest Q&A Moderator: Nicole Grabow\, MACC Conservator\n\nWebinar Five: Recovery & ResilienceNovember 2\, 2021 2:00pm-4:00pm ET\n\nEstablishing Training Methods: Holding regular trainings at an institution builds conf idence in staff as responders and improves technical skills. While traini ng is an excellent form of preparedness it also offers opportunities for resilient recovery. This training will focus on what types of trainings a re encouraged as well as how to execute them. Instructor: Becky Fifield\n Institutional Buy-in for Emergency Preparedness: While it seems natural t hat time\, money\, and capacity should be given to emergency preparedness \, it is common to struggle with buy-in from administrators. Learn skills and strategies for building buy-in at your institution offering resilien cy to a cultural institutions recovery and long-term mitigation. Instruct or: Becky Fifield\n\nPricing\n\n\n\nMember Type\n \n per webinar\n All 5 webinars\n\n\n\nMembers*  \n\n Membership Fees (if applicable) \n $25.00 USD\n $100.00 USD\n\n\nNew Members*\n Membership Fees\n $25.00 USD\n $100 .00 USD\n\n\nNon-Members\n \n $35.00 USD\n $150.00 USD\n\n\n\nRegistratio n for this event is closed. For more information please contact info@arcs info.org. DTEND;TZID=Eastern Standard Time:20211102T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T173624Z DTSTART;TZID=Eastern Standard Time:20211102T140000 LOCATION:Zoom Webinar \, SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ARCS Emergency Workshop Series UID:d6e53c44-900d-454a-90f1-38de94533a58 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR