Salvaguardando nuestros recursos: Muestra de herramientas y materiales de almacenamiento para colecciones especiales [Safeguarding our resources: Sample storage tools and materials for special collections]. (Exhibition)
Title: Salvaguardando nuestros recursos: Muestra de herramientas y materiales de almacenamiento para colecciones especiales [Safeguarding our resources: Sample storage tools and materials for special collections].
Curator: Ayala-González, H. T.
Curator: Irizarry Rivera, K.
Curator: Alvarez, J. E.
Abstract: During Preservation Week 2019 (April 22 - 27, 2019), the General Library's preservation team organized an exhibit showcasing some of the equipment, supplies, and rehousing examples acquired with NEH funding.
Year: 2019
Primary URL: https://twitter.com/BibliotecaUPRM/ status/1121179494189031437
Primary URL Description: Exhibit during Preservation Week 2019

Colecciones en tiempos de emergencia: ¿Cómo actuar? [Collections in time of emergency: What to do?] (Web Resource)
Title: Colecciones en tiempos de emergencia: ¿Cómo actuar? [Collections in time of emergency: What to do?]
Author: Ayala-González, H. T.
Abstract: LibGuide containing informative material and aid available for educational and cultural institutions that experience threats after the passage of a catastrophic event. Information was updated in 2019.
Year: 2017
Primary URL: http://libguides.uprm.edu/rescatecoleccionespr
Primary URL Description: Colecciones en tiempos de emergencia

Una respuesta local ante realidades globales: El cuidado de colecciones ante desastres naturales [A local response to global realities: Collection care and natural disasters] (Conference Paper/Presentation)
Title: Una respuesta local ante realidades globales: El cuidado de colecciones ante desastres naturales [A local response to global realities: Collection care and natural disasters]
Author: Ayala-González, H.T.
Author: Centeno, M.
Author: Irizarry Rivera, K.
Author: Ortiz Méndez, N.
Author: Sepúlveda Maiz, G.
Author: Mejías Ruiz, K.
Abstract: In September 2017, Puerto Rico was hit by Hurricanes Irma and María, causing great devastation throughout the Archipelago. The repercussions of this atmospheric event have made recovery in libraries, archives and museums slow and difficult. In addition, it has required the review of the practices implemented to date to efficiently safeguard the resources for which they are responsible and ensure their continuous access. Such is the case of the Library of the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus, which lacked a program dedicated to the care of collections and disaster management before the event. Although they suffered the impact of the hurricanes, thanks to a rapid response, they managed to mitigate the damage quickly and secure emergency funds to train personnel and stabilize the impacted collections. In addition, this experience gave way to recognizing a new post-Maria scenario, and a new project arises in the institution in order to improve the capacity for prevention, mitigation, preparation, response and recovery. In order to inspire other colleagues in the face of the continuing threat from natural disasters in our region, this poster will share the strategies implemented for the establishment of a preservation program, with emphasis on: the formation of a work team with the collaboration and mentoring of experts, staff training, climate control and monitoring activities, the process of evaluation and re-storage of affected resources, and the development of an emergency plan for collections.
Date: 08/08/2019
Primary URL: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11801/2511
Conference Name: Encuentro Latinoamericano de Bibliotecarios, Archivistas y Museólogos (EBAM)

Haciendo mucho con poco: El desarrollo de destrezas en preservación en profesionales en bibliotecas y archivos de Puerto Rico. [Doing a lot with a little: Developing preservation skills with library and archives professionals in Puerto Rico] (Conference Paper/Presentation)
Title: Haciendo mucho con poco: El desarrollo de destrezas en preservación en profesionales en bibliotecas y archivos de Puerto Rico. [Doing a lot with a little: Developing preservation skills with library and archives professionals in Puerto Rico]
Author: Ayala-González, H.T.
Abstract: Presentation was given at the Society of American Archivist Preservation Section’s Twitter Conference for Preservation Week 2019.
Date: 04/24/2019
Primary URL: https://twitter.com/hildateresayala/status/1121111568127860736
Primary URL Description: Twitter link to the thread conversation of the presenter during the activity.
Conference Name: Society of American Archivist Preservation Section’s Twitter Conference for Preservation Week 2019

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