Massachusetts Heritage Responders Training

The goal of these modules is to learn methods and techniques that will minimize damage to collections and cultural property after an emergency event has occurred.

The following individuals were instrumental in providing content and images for the modules in this course:

Barbara Moore

M.J. Davis

Al Barna

Jon Brandon

Margaret Geiss-Mooney

David Goist

Jodi Horstman

Tara Kennedy

Susan Mathisen

Andrew Robb

Randy Silverman

Every effort has been made to ensure the content of this course reflects current best practices. Participants should apply this information at their own risk. Contact a conservator, recovery company, or other expert as needed

This course has been made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor.

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Section 1: Introduction
Online Curriculum Schedule
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Collections Emergency Response Training Introduction
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Open to view video. This lesson introduces to you the Collections Emergency Response Training course.
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Collections Emergency Response Training Introduction Transcript
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Section 2: Case Studies and the Incident Command System
Case Study
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Open to view video. Review this case study about two libraries that faced disasters.
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Case Study Transcript
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Building a Response Team
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Begin self-paced component package. This lesson will help you understand the different roles within the emergency response team.
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Assignment: Incident Command System Course
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Graded as Pass/Fail Complete the FEMA "Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100" course.
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Section 3: Health and Safety
Health and Safety Issues Associated with Disasters
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Begin self-paced component package. In this lesson, you will learn how to properly handle hazards, how to identify different kinds of disaster residues, how to identify disaster-related psychological issues, and finally how to better understand the risks associated with disasters.
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Personal Protective Equipment
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Begin self-paced component package. In this lesson, you will learn how to select the correct personal protective equipment based on your team's needs.
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Exercise: Respirator Fit Test Lecture
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Open to view video. Respirators are only effective if they fit the face of the user. This Respirator Fit Test lecture is part of the Respirator Fit Test offered to conservators at the American Institute for Conservation's annual meeting each year. This workshop is in accordance with the U.S. OSHA Standard (29CFR1910.134 - Respiratory Protection).
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Section 4: Drying Methods
Drying Methods
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Begin self-paced component package. In this lesson, you will learn how about different drying methods and which to use with specific types of materials.
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Disaster Residues
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Begin self-paced component package. In this lesson, you will learn to identify and handle disaster residues that you may encounter during a salvage operation.
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Section 5: Salvage Methods Overview, Book and Paper Salvage, Photo and Electronic Media Salvage
Salvage Methods Overview
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Begin self-paced component package. This lesson introduces you to basic salvage techniques.
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Salvage Methods for Books and Paper
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Begin self-paced component package. In this lesson, you will learn salvage skills for books and paper.
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Salvage Methods for Photographs and Electronic Media
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Begin self-paced component package. This lesson will provide you with salvage skills for working with photographs and electronic media.
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Section 6: Textiles Salvage, Paintings Salvage, Furniture Salvage
Salvage Methods for Textiles
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Begin self-paced component package. This lesson will provide you with salvage skills for when working with textiles.
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Salvage of Textiles: References
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Salvage Methods for Paintings
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Begin self-paced component package. This lesson teaches you salvage skills for paintings.
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Salvage Methods for Furniture
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Begin self-paced component package. This lesson will provide you with salvage skills for working with furniture.
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Section 7: Organization of a Salvage Operation, Working with Service Providers, Fundraising
Organization of a Salvage Operation
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Begin self-paced component package. In this lesson, you will learn how to organize a salvage operation, including how to: *Perform assessments *Organize documentation *Set salvage priorities *Photo-document the operation *Organize the roles and positions within the assessment and salvage teams
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Working with Service Providers
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Begin self-paced component package. In this lesson, you will learn how to make arrangements with third-party service providers who can assist your organization in times of disaster recovery.
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Fundraising
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Open to view video. In this lesson, you will learn how to organize fundraising efforts in preparation for and in response to a collection disaster.
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Section 8: Conclusion
Collections Emergency Response Training Conclusion
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Open to view video. This lesson provides a summary of all of the content provided with the Collections Emergency Response Training curriculum.
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Collections Emergency Response Training Conclusion Transcript
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