Documenting in Times of Crisis: A Resource Kit

Created by the Tragedy Response Initiative Task Force of the Society of American Archivists (SAA), this resource includes templates and documents that will assist archivists in collecting materials on tragedies within their communities.  The documents are designed to be a starting point and are meant to be customized for local use in consultation with communities, administrators, and legal counsel as necessary. The templates and documents are divided into seven broad categories: immediate response, collection management, administrative policies and agreements, digital content, emotional support, oral histories, and manuals and resources.