Space is still available is the following distance education class from
SOLINET Preservation Services: (Please excuse cross-posting)

*****************DEVELOPING A DISASTER PLAN******************

To prevent unnecessary loss of materials, institutions need
knowledgeable staff and written plans for dealing with emergency
situations so that fewer disasters occur and damage is minimized.  This
web-based class is designed to support the work of an institution's
disaster planning committee.  Homework assignments will require input
and support from a variety of staff members.  

The modules cover:
*Establishment of a planning structure
*Risk Assessment
*Resource list development
*Setting recovery priorities
*Recovery procedures
*Plan development
*Working with disaster recovery vendors

Intended Audience:
This class is designed for staff responsible for organizing, writing,
and implementing an institution-wide disaster preparedness plan in
academic, public, and special libraries as well as archives and
historical societies.

When:  April 28, 2005 with mandatory follow-up sessions on May 12 & May
26, 2005.
All sessions are from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Cost:  $155 for SOLINET members, $225 for non-members.  
Early-bird discounts and late fees may apply.

For more information or to register, contact Vanessa Richardson at
1-800-999-8558, [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or visit our website at
www.solinet.net for full descriptions and online registration.

This class is funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for
the Humanities, Division of Preservation and Access. 

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