Excuse duplicate postings. Please forward to anyone that you believe would be interested in attending this program! *********************************************************** Both natural and human generated disasters regularly plague our libraries. Mitigating damage is an ongoing process of preparation. Explore strategies for success and learn practical hands-on techniques in disaster management with internationally recognized expert Jeanne Drewes for a two, non-consecutive, day program on September 10, and November 8, 2013. Drewes serves as Chief of Binding and Collections Care at the Library of Congress. On September 10, participants will tour the host facility (Delta Township District Library in Lansing, Michigan) with Drewes as tour guide, identifying strengths, weaknesses and opportunities to better prepare against disaster. A workshop will follow with participants engaging in hands-on recovery techniques. The day will conclude with an informational session on developing a disaster plan. Between September 10 and next session participants will work on their plans. On November 8, the group will reconvene to discuss, ask questions and finalize their individual plans under the tutelage of Drewes. In addition, property insurance will be addressed. Strengthening institutional buy-in, two participants from each organization are strongly encouraged. The same two individuals are not necessary for both sessions. This program is part of a series brought to you by MCLS and the Cooperative Directors Association and is generously supported by the Library of Michigan and funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). For more details and to register, go to: https://members.mcls.org/workshops/viewcourse.html?id=338. Thanks! - heather ******************** Heather M. Thomas, CAP-OM Executive Assistant/Meeting Planner Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen Street, Suite 1 Lansing, Michigan 48910-3657 800/530-9019 ext. 133 517/394-2420 ext. 133 Fax: 517/394-2096 email: thomash@mcls.org website: www.mcls.org