Disaster Response for Library Collections

UW Disaster Procedures

Preservation staff lead the Library Collections Disaster and Salvage Teams to prepare for and recover from collections disasters.

In case of a collections disaster, follow the Library Collections Disaster Procedures [PDF] posted in your unit.

• Library Collections Disaster Procedures Poster [PDF]
• Unit Disaster Response Plan for Library Collections [PDF]
• UW Emergency Procedures
• UW Emergency Management

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Past UW Disasters

• Feb. 28, 2001 Nisqually Earthquake
• May 21, 2001 Fire – Center for Urban Horticulture

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Disaster Planning Workshops and Disaster Assistance

Disaster planning and recovery guidance is available from the American Institute for Conservation (AIC) National Heritage Responders, Northeast Document Conservation Center, Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts, Heritage Emergency National Task Force for cultural heritage organizations and these additional resources.