OVERVIEW: In May 2018 a fire and water disaster occurred at Hale Library on the Kansas State University campus displacing collections through December 2021. This session will focus on the collaborative efforts of the university archivist and records manager in documenting and preserving the fire disaster and recovery records. We will discuss how a team of two developed a collection plan and worked in the decentralized structure of the library to maintain the historic records. Attendees will receive practical real-world examples of how to plan for this type of project with limited resources and working with various units and vendors. Presenters will also discuss what worked well and what they would change as this project concludes.
GARA CERTIFICATE COMPETENCIES: "Disaster Preparedness and Business Continuity" OR "Archives and Long-term Preservation"
PRESENTER: Ryan Leimkuehler, University Records Manager, Kansas State University, Veronica Denison, University Archivist, Kansas State University