iSchool Course Offerings

← Back to iSchool Course Listings

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

Areas

Skills

Topics

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.

Prerequisites

Graduate standing.

Instructor Topic Title Year Semester Syllabus
Sarah Norris
Disaster Planning and Response2024FallSyllabus
Sarah Norris
Disaster Planning and Response2023FallSyllabus
Sarah Norris
Disaster Planning and Response2022FallSyllabus
Sarah Norris
Disaster Planning and Response2021SpringSyllabus
Sarah Norris
Disaster Planning and Response2021FallSyllabus

← Back to iSchool Course Listings