Floods, fires, technical failures can destroy collections built over decades within a matter of hours. The workshop will introduce participants to methods of assessing and reducing risk, as well as practical ways of rescuing audiovisual collections in emergencies.
The programme includes
- risk assessment and multi-hazard scenario development,
- an emergency evacuation exercise,
- damage assessment at a simulated disaster site,
- salvage and stabilisation of film, magnetic tapes, paper, photographs and digital data carriers (e.g. LTO),
- developing an emergency preparedness plan.
Dates
- Online part: 4 December 2026 (10 am – 2.30pm)
- On-site part: 9-11 and 15-17 December 2026 (9 am – 5 pm), FINA, Wałbrzyska 3/5/ and Chełmska 21, Warsaw. There are no sessions on 14 December.
Who should apply?
Staff of archives, libraries, museums and other institutions holding audiovisual collections, as well as professionals responsible for collection safety. We welcome applicants from Poland and abroad.
Please note
- Participation in the workshop is free of charge. Participants cover their own travel and accommodation costs.
- The workshop is held in English, without interpretation.
- By applying, you commit to taking part in the entire programme, both the online and the on-site part.
- Much of the workshop is hands-on, including fieldwork.
- Places are limited.
How to apply
Fill in the application form by 15 November 2026. Applicants will be notified of the results by e-mail on 18 November 2026.
Information on the processing of personal data is available in the GDPR information clause.
Funding
Co-financed by the Minister of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland.
