On behalf of the Yale University Library Security Department, we are excited to announce this year’s Security Week programming from Monday, March 11th – Friday, March 15th. This year’s Security Week is an eclectic mix of safety and security information, emergency preparation, cultural properties presentation, tours, management tools, and other topics of interest. We have a couple of details to confirm but we wanted to send the most current information so staff can start to plan their calendar for the week. Zoom links and/or locations are attached for each session.
Please forward these events to anyone you feel would be interested in attending. We will also send out presentation reminders and presenter bios each morning during Security Week.
Looking forward to seeing you during this year’s events!
Monday, March 11, 2024
9 am – 9:45 am-- "…in the arena" after Theodore Roosevelt’s "Man in the Arena"— https://yale.zoom.us/j/93274556293
Jamila Beasley, Collections Security Manager Boston Public Library
The platform for her professional approach is a simple one...be clear, concise, consistent, and kind...and get the job done.
10 am – 10:45 am--Trending Now: Security Threats & Mitigations— https://yale.zoom.us/j/91276175179
Michael-John Waite, Sr. Associate, Enterprise Security & Risk Management for Thornton Tomasetti
This presentation will explore emerging security threats and examine the best methods for identification, response, and recovery. The presentation will also highlight best practices for Threat, Vulnerability, and Risk Assessments (TVRAs), Active Assailant Awareness, and Social Media Threat Monitoring.
11 am – 11:45 am— Exploring Elegance: A Tour of the Yale University Art Gallery's Hume American Furniture Study Center— https://yale.zoom.us/j/94766251011
Eric Litke, Curatorial Assistant Yale University Art Gallery
Join curatorial assistant Eric Litke as he provides a captivating overview and tour of the Yale Art Gallery’s Hume American Furniture Study Center at West Campus. Viewers will be introduced to some of the fine details, craftsmanship, and history behind Colonial and Federal-era furniture from Yale’s renowned Mabel Brady Garvan Collection, as well as more contemporary highlights from the nearly 1000 objects on view in this public study center.
12 noon – 1 pm—Heidi the Therapy Dog, Sterling Library Nave with Rich Simons Yale Public Safety
Come meet Heidi, Yale’s therapy dog, and pet your troubles away! Heidi will be at a different library location each day.
1 pm – 1:45 pm—Harmonizing Teams: Leveraging the DISC Assessment for Enhanced Communication and Collaboration— https://yale.zoom.us/j/97348181766
Stephanie McKenna, Protection Services Manager Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
The presentation will focus on utilizing the DISC assessment tool to enhance team dynamics and communication. It will cover how understanding different personality types (Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness) can aid in fostering better collaboration, resolving conflicts, and improving overall team effectiveness. The session will include practical strategies for leveraging DISC insights to promote a more cohesive and productive work environment.
2 pm – 2:45 pm—Ensuring Event Safety: Key Considerations for Risk Mitigation at Your Facility— https://yale.zoom.us/j/96172437209
Ascanio Odorico, AVP Security & Risk Management Royal Ontario Museum
This talk explores essential factors to consider when hosting an event at your facility, focusing on a robust risk mitigation strategy. From identifying potential hazards to implementing safety measures, attendees will gain insights on how to prioritize safety and security to ensure successful and incident-free events.
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
9 am – 9:45 am—Fire System Discussion— https://yale.zoom.us/j/92264749884
Jack Reese, Sr. Life Safety Specialist Nationwide Security Corp
Join us for an engaging discussion on fire safety systems, where we delve into the importance of fire prevention measures, the latest technologies in fire detection and suppression, and effective strategies for creating a safer environment. Discover key insights and best practices to protect lives and property from the risk of fire hazards.
10 am – 10:45 am-- Threat Management: The New Standard in Active Shooter Prevention— https://yale.zoom.us/j/93990570454
Tim Keck, Consultant Safe Haven Security
Mass shootings have been around since the 80’s, yet our approach to this problem has changed little. Until now. Utilizing the same methodologies as the U.S. Secret Service we now understand how to recognize and de-escalate situations so that violence never occurs. Join us and learn about this promising system that has saved countless lives.
11 am – 11:45 am-- Ethics and 21st Century Collections: The Role of Provenance Research— https://yale.zoom.us/j/92517559856
Lucy Mulroney Director of Academic Affairs and Exhibitions Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library and Antonia Bartoli Curator of Provenance Research Yale University Art Gallery
To whom should cultural heritage belong? How can museums equitably address unethical collecting practices? Whose story does the object tell? During the past several years, with increased public and professional scrutiny of collecting practices, many institutions that steward cultural heritage have renewed their commitment to provenance research: research that traces the ownership history of an object. This presentation will provide an overview of provenance research that is conducted within libraries and museums, from the historical study of books as material objects that reveal traces of their past owners, and art historic investigations considering condition, function or value, to the urgent ethical questions facing institutions today about the rightful ownership of objects that were removed from their original repository or source community through force or duress. Relevant to anyone who is interested in understanding the principles and practicalities of provenance research, this presentation will include ample time for participants to ask questions and share examples from their own institutions.
12 noon – 1 pm-- Heidi the Therapy Dog, Haas Arts Library with Rich Simons Yale Public Safety
Come meet Heidi, Yale’s therapy dog, and pet your troubles away! Heidi will be at a different library location each day.
12 noon – 1:45 pm—Lunchtime Movie—Can You Ever Forgive Me?, Sterling Memorial Library Lecture Hall
Brown bag lunch sessions—bring your lunch and enjoy a movie!
Melissa McCarthy stars in the adaptation of the memoir Can You Ever Forgive Me? the true story of best-selling celebrity biographer (and friend to cats) Lee Israel (McCarthy) who made her living in the 1970’s and 80’s profiling the likes of Katharine Hepburn, Tallulah Bankhead, Estee Lauder, and journalist Dorothy Kilgallen. When Lee is no longer able to get published because she has fallen out of step with current tastes, she turns her art form to deception, abetted by her loyal friend Jack (Richard E. Grant). Lee Israel falls on hard times and turns to counterfeiting the letters of deceased writers and celebrities in order to pay her rent. When the forgeries start to raise suspicion, she turns to stealing the actual letters from library archives and sells them through an ex-con fence she met in a bar, while the FBI is closing in on the scam.
2 pm – 2:45 pm—Yale’s Active Assailant Video— https://yale.zoom.us/j/94119758353
Duane Lovello Senior Director of Public Safety and Community Engagement Yale University
A viewing of Yale's newest emergency preparedness video that will guide people through the actions they would take if confronted by an active assailant scenario on campus. Also, the discussion will include other initiatives taking place on campus, including Stop the Bleed. Join Yale Public Safety for a discussion and question and answer session related to these important topics.
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
9 am – 9:45 am—TBA— https://yale.zoom.us/j/91360470627
10 am – 10:45 am -- The Doe Network: Searching for the Missing & Restoring Names to the Nameless— https://yale.zoom.us/j/95241520687
Tara Kennedy, Head of Preventive Conservation Yale University Library Preservation
If one were to ask you, “What are the greatest tragedies in United States history?” you might answer, “The COVID Pandemic” or “The Civil War,” and you wouldn’t be wrong. Those events are in the Top Ten. But there is a catastrophe that would make the Top Ten in this country that you might not realize: the number of unidentified dead people – men, women, and children of all colors and creeds. Over 14,000 voiceless, nameless people lay in morgues, medical examiners’ offices, and pauper’s graves. Their identity is stripped from them because of circumstances; violent crime; homelessness; suicide; or accidents. How can we give them back their names? Come hear how one staff member dedicates her free time doing this work: advocating for the nameless and locating the missing through her work with the Doe Network.
11 am – 11:45 am-- Innovative Technology & Training to Protect Communities— https://yale.zoom.us/j/96776538776
Tara Milardo, VP Sales and Marketing PowerPhone,
PowerPhone’s story goes back over four decades to a night when the founder, a CT state trooper, realized the gravity of the unspoken question. Fueled by the urgency of seconds that could mean the difference between life and death, PowerPhone was born. Total Response by PowerPhone is at the forefront of technology that ensures emergency response teams always have access to the latest and most effective resources to best protect their communities. Its platform combines software and training in an innovative way to help public safety agencies dispatch smarter, faster, and safer. Total Response enhances the ability to save lives, property, and evidence. The platform offers a rapid way to reliably collect information from the caller to help the call taker be resilient and ready for any situation.
12 noon – 12:30 pm— What is the IFCPP?— https://yale.zoom.us/j/95351782377
Rob Layne Executive Director of IFCPP
The International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection trains and supports professionals who protect and manage cultural, educational, and public institutions worldwide. To elevate the expertise, ethics, and professionalism of our membership, the IFCPP provides professional development, training & certification, industry insights and analysis of technology trends, resources & best practices for security governance, and peer networking opportunities. Rob Layne will discuss the IFCPP, provide details for upcoming conferences (including one at Yale in 2025!), and tell you how you can join this professional organization.
12 noon – 1 pm-- Heidi the Therapy Dog, Divinity Library with Rich Simons Yale Public Safety
Come meet Heidi, Yale’s therapy dog, and pet your troubles away! Heidi will be at a different library location each day.
1 pm – 1:45 pm—Stay Safe: Practical Personal Safety Tips for Everyday Life— https://yale.zoom.us/j/92531877943
Bill Powers, Director of Operations Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute
This session provides valuable insights and actionable tips to help individuals enhance their personal safety in various everyday situations. From navigating public spaces to utilizing technology effectively, attendees will learn practical strategies to safeguard themselves and protect their well-being.
2 pm – 2:45 pm—CyberSecurity Awareness Trivia Game— https://yale.zoom.us/j/98027689553
Wendy Battles Cybersecurity Awareness Advisor, & James Tucciarone Policy and Awareness Analyst Yale University ITS
Are you aware of simple actions you can take to be cybersafe? Our trivia game brings the learning to you. Join the Yale Cybersecurity Awareness team for a unique learning event. Part trivia game, part interactive presentation, you will boost your cyber knowledge while engaging in some friendly competition with colleagues. Get the scoop on how to click with caution, use secure passwords, apply regular updates and other ways to protect your data and systems. The interactive and engaging environment makes learning about cybersecurity awareness fun. And we’re adding some fun seasonal trivia questions too! Note: During this event, we play an online game called Kahoot. The game displays questions and participants use their phones to answer questions. Speed and accuracy are emphasized in this fun competition. Zoom auto-captions will be enabled.
Thursday, March 14, 2024
9 am – 9:45 am— Is Everything Secure? A Glimpse into the Painting Conservation Department of the Yale Center for British Art—Join us at SML International Room or by Zoom link: https://yale.zoom.us/j/91559961167
Mark Aronson Deputy Director and Chief Conservator Yale Center for British Art
The Yale Center for British Art Paintings Conservation Department is a hub of expertise and knowledge in the preservation and conservation of British art. This brief provides an overview of the department's responsibilities, restoration work, and technical research.
10 am – 10:45 am--Everything the Voynich Manuscript is Not— https://yale.zoom.us/j/98101647597
Agniezka Rec Early Materials Cataloger Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Beinecke MS 408, otherwise known as the Voynich manuscript, has vexed readers, historians, cryptographers, and librarians for centuries. Written perhaps in the early 15th century in an unknown script representing perhaps a cipher or a natural language or a hoax or nothing at all, the manuscript has inspired countless theories from countless theorists. This presentation will offer a number of solutions; none of them will be correct (probably).
11 am – 11:45 am--A virtual tour of the Seattle Museum of Flight— https://yale.zoom.us/j/93023549664
James MacSkimming Head of Security and Safety Seattle Museum of Flight
Join us for a wonderful tour of the Seattle Museum of Flight where Head of Security and Safety James MacSkimming will highlight security concerns for this unique collection.
12 noon – 1 pm-- Heidi the Therapy Dog, Marx Library with Rich Simons Yale Public Safety
Come meet Heidi, Yale’s therapy dog, and pet your troubles away! Heidi will be at a different library location each day.
1 pm – 1:45 pm—Emerging Trends in Security— https://yale.zoom.us/j/93474298337
Lori Flor, Director of Safety and Security UC San Diego Library
This presentation will highlight new and emerging trends in security.
2 pm – 2:45 pm—LiveSafe App Demonstration— https://yale.zoom.us/j/92727133344
Yale University Public Safety
LiveSafe is an app that gives students, staff, and faculty on campus an effective way to communicate with Yale Police (YPD) via a mobile device. With LiveSafe, you can use your smart phone as a personal security device to provide the YPD with accurate information about yourself and your GPS location. Yale Public Safety will give a brief presentation about the LiveSafe app. This will include its functionalities, resource info, and safety features. They will also discuss how Public Safety is using the app to form engaging relationships with the Yale community.
Friday, March 15, 2024
9 am – 9:45 am—Book, Manuscripts and Forgeries— https://yale.zoom.us/j/96772366965
E.C. Schroeder Retired Director of Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
The talk will provide an introduction to the forgery of books, maps, and manuscripts, focusing on the notorious forger Mark Hofmann. Hofmann's forgeries included Mormon-related material, the Oath of the Freeman (the first item printed in the US), and a manuscript of Emily Dickinson, and to cover up his forgeries Hofmann murdered two individuals.
The talk will also highlight the range of forgeries at the Beinecke Library, some knowingly acquired as a forgery and others discovered after they were acquired.
10 am – 10:45 am--Risk Management in Museums and Libraries— https://yale.zoom.us/j/96016822059
Marjorie Lemmon Director of Risk Management and Insurance Yale University
Special collections, and the buildings that house them, present a unique set of risks. Every action and activity contains a level of risk and everyone has a role in risk management. This interactive session will explain the process for managing risk, including how to identify, assess, and prioritize risk, and the selection of methods of mitigation.
11 am – 11:45 am-- Emergency Preparedness: Be Ready, Be Safe— https://yale.zoom.us/j/92267154535
James Johnston Senior Director of Security Programs Prevent Advisors
This discussion delves into the importance of proactive planning and readiness for unforeseen emergencies. It highlights key strategies, tools, and mindset shifts necessary to effectively prepare for and respond to a range of potential crises, emphasizing the critical role of preparedness in ensuring safety and resilience in any situation.
12 noon – 1 pm-- Heidi the Therapy Dog, 344 Winchester Ave with Rich Simons Yale Public Safety
12 noon– 12:30 pm Beinecke / Preservation front lobby
12:30 pm – 1 pm Library Tech Services front lobby
Come meet Heidi, Yale’s therapy dog, and pet your troubles away! Heidi will be at a different library location each day.
1 pm – 1:45 pm—Preserving British Art: A live virtual tour of the Yale Center for British Art Paintings Conservation Department— https://yale.zoom.us/j/98003876521
Mark Aronson Deputy Director and Chief Conservator Yale Center for British Art
Kendall Francis Assistant Paintings Conservator Yale Center for British Art
The Yale Center for British Art Paintings Conservation Department is a hub of expertise and knowledge in the preservation and conservation of British art. This brief provides an exciting opportunity to virtually visit the painting conservation department to see firsthand the conservation methods, materials, and facilities dedicated to safeguarding cultural heritage, and the conservators' pivotal role in maintaining the YCBA’s painting collection.
2 pm – 2:45 pm— Yale Public Safety Drone Team — https://yale.zoom.us/j/95119087164
Michael Naylor Manager of Business Continuity and Planning Yale University Office of Emergency Management and William Hewitt Security Supervisor Yale University Public Safety
Power Point Presentation and live demo of Yale’s drone capabilities.
