Collection Disaster Plan

Part 1 - Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Policy

Section 4: Disaster Training Strategy for NLA Staff

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4.1 General Disaster Awareness: Prevention, Preparedness and Response

This level of training is to be presented by Preservation Services Staff.

4.1.1 For all NLA staff
This involves short annual training of around 30 minute duration, and it is intended that all Library staff attend. Sessions will be staggered at different times over a two week period to ensure Library coverage. In addition Emergency Procedure information is included in the induction information package for new recruits. Library Managers are responsible to ensure that all staff attend this basic level of training.
4.1.2 For Building Works Contractors
Building and Security Services staff will ensure that all contractors commencing significant building works will be issued a copy of the 'Contractor Protocols', which provide instructions on the responsibilities of contractors working around collection material.
4.1.3 NLA Home Page Disaster Awareness Information
To assist staff with access to general disaster awareness information, the following is available on the Library Home Page for Staff:

4.2 Advanced Disaster Training

This level of training is to be presented by a consultant.

4.2.1 For EPC Members

This level of training is to be presented by a consultant.

4.2.2 For Team Leaders and Salvage Teams

Prevention, preparedness, response and recovery for salvage teams and team leaders. An annual 1½ to 2 day scenario workshop for Preservation Services staff, Stack Supervisors, Collection Managers and/or nominated collection area staff. It is intended that trained staff would form a pool of expertise to draw on for salvage teams and team leaders when required.

Subjects covered in the presentation include:

4.2.3 For After Hours Staff

Prevention, preparedness and response awareness for after hours duty officers, security officers, Building and Security Services staff, and select stack staff. An Annual 2 hour training/refresher session.

4.3 Training Report Form

To ensure all library staff are given disaster training sessions, Preservation Staff are required to complete a disaster training report form detailing the date, area and staff attending for each session given. These forms are maintained on electronic file.

Information gathered from these reports is used to ensure the sessions reach most staff and future sessions cover information relevant to those staff. An example of the report form is shown on the next page.

Disaster Training Report
Date:  
Area:  
Staff Attending  
Training Provided By:  
Subjects Covered:  
Comments:  
Follow Up Session Required: Yes......... No.........
Subjects Follow-Up Session:  

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