Family Records: A Disaster Planning Guide

This practical manual from the Council of State Archivists describes the records that protect a family’s finances, health, civil rights, and family history. Some, such as deeds and mortgages, may be obvious to readers, but others, such as leases, proof of intellectual property, and certain tax records, are easily forgotten in the moment of crisis. The manual prompts readers to think through all the records that may help their family survive disaster and return to normal afterwards.

The 24-page manual is available for $10, plus $3 postage and handling, from the Council of State Archivists.

To order, visit http://www.statearchivists.org/shop/rfr-buy.htm.

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Polaris Acquisitions Workshop



Polaris Acquisitions: What you might have missed in 3.2 and what is new in 3.3

When: Thursday November 15th 2007;  9 am to noon
Location: SALS meeting room

This is going to be an informal workshop to discuss Polaris acquisitions.  Topics will include Funds, Templates, Selection lists, Purchase Orders and Invoices.

All SALS members are welcome to attend to learn more about how other SALS’ libraries are using Polaris to select, order & manage their materials.

This is not a hands on workshop, but you are welcome to bring a laptop to follow along.

Please let Jennifer Ferriss, jferriss@sals.edu know if you will be coming.