REGISTRATION SCHEME - Eligibility

Eligibility

1.

Any UK Libraries, Museums, Archives, commercial or private collections containing predominantly book and paper based materials, either on an individual or group basis, are eligible to apply for membership of the Scheme.

Applicants will be asked to meet the following qualifying conditions within twelve months of first registering with the Scheme:

1.1

Provide evidence of existence of current, up to date Disaster Control Plan* or similar policy document and,

1.2

Through staff induction training and continuing training and awareness programmes, ensure the effectiveness of the Disaster Control Plan to minimise risk of exposure to the effects of a disaster and,

1.3

Have Disaster Salvage Equipment and Materials Boxes or Trolleys or other fully stocked facilities at or near the site of books, documents or archives at risk and,

1.4

Deposit a copy of their Disaster Control Plan with Riley Dunn & Wilson Ltd.'s Disaster Recovery Registration Office and,

1.5

Categorise priority collections and items by location/description in order of those to be salvaged first (primary), second (secondary) and others (low priority) and,

1.6

Provide a named person and a named deputy, with appropriate contact details, who are the first and second contacts for Riley Dunn & Wilson Ltd.'s Disaster Registration Office. These people are responsible for ensuring eligibility status is valid at all times and for informing Riley Dunn & Wilson Ltd. of any significant changes. (e.g. contact names, personnel, addresses, telephone nos.)

1.7

To confirm eligibility status (i.e. 1-1.7) to Riley Dunn & Wilson Ltd. once a year by means of the Annual Renewal Notice.

*

Riley Dunn & Wilson Ltd are able to provide advice in drawing up a suitable Disaster Control Plan. Please contact the Office for help.