INF 385T: Special Topics in Information Science: Disaster Planning and Response

Day Start End Building Room
  • Monday
  • 12:00 PM
  • 3:00 PM
  • UTA
  • 1.506B

Catalog Description

Introduction to the fundamental preservation concepts, planning strategies, and applied response techniques for the preservation of cultural heritage collections in the wake of floods, fires, and other disaster events.

Instructor Description

Disaster events, like floods and fires, can cause severe damage and loss in cultural heritage collections. How will you respond when disaster strikes? This course introduces students to the fundamental preservation concepts, planning strategies, and applied response techniques that make a difference. The class will evaluate the physical impact of fire, water, soot, mold, and insects on varied media, including books, flat paper, audiovisual materials, and other items. Disaster planning exercises model proactive methods to minimize damage. Hands-on response drills enable students to practice salvage techniques, and to triage and prioritize impacted materials.

Description

Introduction to the fundamental preservation concepts, planning strategies, and applied response techniques for the preservation of cultural heritage collections in the wake of floods, fires, and other disaster events.

Fall Term 2022
Unique ID
28530
Instructor
Mode: In Person
Restrictions

Restricted to graduate degree seekers in the School of Information during registration periods 1 and 2. Remaining seats will be made available to outside students on August 19th. Interested non-iSchool students may request a seat reservation by completing this Registration Support Questionnaire.