Disaster Recovery Documents and Resources for Audiovisual Materials
This list was compiled for FIAF and the CCAAA by Lydia Creech, IU Libraries Moving Image Archive, in October 2017.
General
Immediate initial response steps after a disaster for film, tapes, and discs.
Disaster Planning and Recovery
Chapter dedicated to outlining the primary components of a disaster plan, the composition and roles of the disaster action team (DAT) and finally to offer some suggestions for dealing with mould and insect infestation which can occur in the aftermath of a disaster.
Covers prevention, water damage, fire damage, storage vault destruction, long term issues, and has a list of questions to assist with developing a disaster plan.
Information for fire-damaged film, tapes, vinyl discs, and optical media.
AudioVisual Treasures Recovery from Flooding
Do’s and don’ts for film, magnetic tape, and discs after a flood.
List of resources dealing with planning and prevention, response and recovery, and recover assistance (US only). Not film specific.
Fast reference chart for many kinds of archival materials, including film, video, and audio
Fast reference chart for many kinds of archival materials, including film, video, and audio
Suggested inventory for emergency supply kits
LOC Emergency Preparedness Site
Website with links to information about preparedness, recovery, and risk management.
Collections Theft Response PDF
While not a natural disaster or film specific, good information on steps to take and preventative measures/policies in case of theft.
Not film specific, but addresses steps to take in situations in which air-borne contaminants in the atmosphere can potentially impact archival repositories.
Emergency Response Wheel (can purchase)
Side 1 of the Wheel outlines the critical stages and steps of disaster response, while Side 2 provides salvage steps for 9 types of collections, including books, documents, photos, electronic records, paintings, and more
Resources for creating a disaster plan
Includes templates and examples
Not film or archival material specific, but a good handbook for dealing with mold in the physical spaces.
Smithsonian Staff Procedures for Disasters
Not information on recovering collection items, but has a lot of evacuation/response procedures for different situations
LOC - What to Do if Collections Get Wet
Mostly dealing with paper materials, but may have useful resources
Emergency response and recovery quick guide for optical media
Preservation: Case Studies for Archives (Jim Lindner and Mick Newham for the Presto Centre), 2015
Film
Disaster Recovery for Films in Flooded Areas by Mick Newnham
Film specific advice for water damage
Film specific advice for water damage
Helpful document for the public about transporting damaged films to a lab
Recovery services offered by Kodak’s Disaster Recovery Lab
Emergency response and recovery quick guide for film
Motion Picture Laboratories Directory
Directory of film labs worldwide.
Video
Quick factsheet on the sorts of problems fire causes. Video specific.
Disaster Recovery for Tapes in Flooded Areas by Peter Brothers
Tape specific advice for water damage
Magnetic Media: Audio, Video, and Data
Emergency response and recovery quick guide for magnetic media.
Video: Emergency Preparation, Response, Recovery
Quick tips for disaster recovery links to other helpful video specific Documents
Damage Mitigation, Magnetic Media
Helpful step-by-step lay out for Post-Disaster Damage Mitigation for dry and wet contaminates.
13th Fact Sheet: Disaster Preparedness and Response
Audio
Quick factsheet on the sorts of problems fire causes. Audio carriers specific.
Phonographic Discs -- Shellac, Vinyl, Acetate
Emergency response and recovery quick guide for phonographic discs
Drying instructions for reel to reel tapes
Audio: Emergency Preparation, Response, Recovery
Quick tips for disaster recovery links to other helpful audio carrier specific documents
