Education
Training Calendar
Welcome to NEDCC’s Training Calendar
Education is key to NEDCC’s mission. NEDCC's Preservation Services staff and conservators offer a variety of programs each year to help cultural institutions preserve their valuable collections. The following is a list of educational programs currently offered byNEDCC.
Course Offerings
June 13-15, 2012
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Live online webinar
2:00 pm Eastern (2 hrs)
$95 / $80 early-bird registration (August 21, 2012)
Registration deadline: September 10, 2012
Maximum class size: 50
Class level: Beginner
Instructor: Angelina Altobellis, Preservation Specialist
Location: Live online webinar
Description forthcoming. Who should attend?
This introductory webinar is designed for those new to preservation who wish to learn the basic concepts of surveying digital and physical collections for planning purposes. Workshop logistics
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Live online webinar
2:00 pm Eastern (2 hrs)
$95 / $80 early-bird registration (August 30, 2012)
Registration deadline: September 19, 2012
Maximum class size: 50
Class level: Beginner
Instructor: Donia Conn, Education and Outreach Coordinator
Location: Live online webinar
An introduction to the preservation of photographs, this live, online webinar focuses on photographic prints and includes a discussion of identification, deterioration, and conservation. Who should attend?
This introductory webinar is designed for those who work with photographs in libraries, archives, museums, or private family collections. Workshop logistics
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Live online webinar
2:00 pm Eastern (2 hrs)
$95 / $80 early-bird registration (September 6, 2012)
Registration deadline: September 26, 2012
Maximum class size: 50
Class level: Beginner
Instructor: Donia Conn, Education and Outreach Coordinator
Location: Live online webinar
This live online webinar will examine selection from a variety of standpoints, including user needs, preservation, copyright, and more. Webinar participants come away with an understanding of factors to consider when developing a digitization plan that will serve programmatic goals and objectives. Who should attend?
This introductory webinar is designed for those working in cultural institutions who are digitizing collections and need a basic understanding of how to make the best decisions in selecting materials to digitize. Workshop logistics
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Live online webinar
2:00 pm Eastern (2 hrs)
$95 / $80 early-bird registration (September 20, 2012)
Registration deadline: October 10, 2012
Maximum class size: 50
Class level: Beginner
Instructor: Angelina Altobellis, Preservation Specialist
Location: Live online webinar
Description forthcoming. Who should attend?
This introductory webinar is designed for those working in cultural institutions who are digitizing collections and need a basic understanding of copyright and its impacts on digitization for access. Workshop logistics
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Live online webinar
2:00 pm Eastern (2 hrs)
$95 / $80 early-bird registration (September 25, 2012)
Registration deadline: October 15, 2012
Maximum class size: 50
Class level: Beginner
Instructor: Donia Conn, Education and Outreach Coordinator
Location: Live online webinar
This webinar explores the issues that cultural institutions face when planning digitization projects. Participants will learn the basic steps necessary for the planning and successful completion of digitization projects.
The Academy of Certified Archivists will award 2 Accreditation Recertification Credits (ARCs) to eligible Certified Archivists (CAs) attending this webinar. Who should attend?
This introductory webinar is designed for those new to the digitization of collections who are interested in learning how to plan for projects of any size. Workshop logistics
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In-person workshop
09:00 am – 3:30 pm
$150 / $130 early-bird registration (September 26, 2012)
Registration deadline: October 10, 2012
Maximum class size: 20
Class level: Intermediate
Instructor: Jessica Branco Colati, Director of Preservation Services
Location: TBD
Description forthcoming. Who should attend?
Workshop logistics
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In-person workshop
09:00 am – 3:30 pm
$150 / $130 early-bird registration (September 27, 2012)
Registration deadline: October 11, 2012
Maximum class size: 20
Class level: Intermediate
Instructor: Jessica Colati, Director of Preservation Services
Location: TBD
Description forthcoming. Who should attend?
Workshop logistics
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In-person workshop
09:00 am – 3:30 pm
$150 / $130 early-bird registration (October 2, 2012)
Registration deadline: October 16, 2012
Maximum class size: 20
Class level: Beginner
Instructor: Donia Conn, Education and Outreach Coordinator
Location: NEDCC, Andover, MA
This face-to-face workshop will introduce participants to the basic procedures of paper repair and their place in a comprehensive preservation program. The session will cover the nature of paper and will describe responsible solutions to common problems of unbound materials such as prints, drawings, maps, and documents. Participants will be given hands-on training in:
- Proper handling
- Surface cleaning
- Mending
- Flattening
Popular repair techniques to avoid will be discussed, and a materials and suppliers list will be provided.
The Academy of Certified Archivists will award 5 Accreditation Recertification Credits (ARCs) to eligible Certified Archivists (CAs) attending this workshop. Who should attend?
This workshop is designed for staff working with manuscript collections and other unbound paper. This workshop is also pertinent for people interested in preserving their own family papers. Class size is limited to 20 people.
Tools will be provided for use in the Paper Repair workshop. Participants may wish to purchase their tools at the conclusion of the workshop. The tool kit consists of 2 glue brushes, dusting brush, ruler, pH pen, bamboo skewers, bone folder, Olfa cutter, cutting mat, microspatula, awl, scissors, vinyl eraser, small glue pot, and tweezers. The kit costs $65. Payment – on the day of the workshop ONLY – can be made by cash for the exact amount, personal check, institutional check, or credit card (VISA, MasterCard or American Express).
Workshop logistics
Lunch is on your own. Bring a bag lunch or buy lunch in the on-site cafeteria. See also Directions and Parking and Local Accommodations.
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09:00 am – 3:30 pm
$150 / $130 early-bird registration (October 3, 2012)
Registration deadline: October 17, 2012
Maximum class size: 20
Class level: Beginner
Instructor: Sarah Smith, Assistant Professor, Montserrat College of Art
Location: NEDCC, Andover, MA
This workshop, an introduction to the preservation of prints on paper, will focus on the identification of historical printing processes, the deterioration of materials, and best practices for care and handling. The workshop will culminate with a discussion of storage concerns and an examination of prints brought in by participants. Who should attend?
This workshop is designed for those responsible for the care and use of print collections and is also informative for people who wish to preserve their personal artwork. Class size is limited to 20 people. Workshop logistics
Lunch is on your own. Bring a bag lunch or buy lunch in the on-site cafeteria. See also Directions and Parking and Local Accommodations.
Close Info In-person workshop
09:00 am – 3:30 pm
$150 / $130 early-bird registration (October 4, 2012)
Registration deadline: October 18, 2012
Maximum class size: 20
Class level: Intermediate
Instructor: Donia Conn, Education and Outreach Coordinator
Location: NEDCC, Andover, MA
Building upon the skills learned in a basic book repair workshop, participants will learn to:
- Reattach a sound text block to its original case
- Replace damaged or missing spines
Tools will be provided for use in the book repair workshops. Participants may wish to purchase a tool kit based on the tools used in the workshop. The kit consists of 2 glue brushes, dusting brush, ruler, pH pen, bamboo skewers, bone folder, Olfa cutter, cutting mat, microspatula, awl, scissors, vinyl eraser, small glue pot, and tweezers. The kit costs $65. Payment – on the day of the workshop ONLY – can be made by cash for the exact amount, personal check, institutional check, or credit card (VISA, MasterCard or American Express). Who should attend?
This hands-on workshop is designed for library staff members with some experience in book repair and/or supervisors of book repair units for general collections. This workshop will NOT cover techniques for the repair of research collections or materials that are rare, special, or archival. Previous attendance at a basic book repair workshop is highly recommended because the techniques explored in this workshop build on basic skills. Class size is limited to 20 people. Workshop logistics
Lunch is on your own. Bring a bag lunch or buy lunch in the on-site cafeteria. See also Directions and Parking and Local Accommodations.
Close Info Live online webinar
2:00 pm Eastern (2 hrs)
$95 / $80 early-bird registration (October 9, 2012)
Registration deadline: October 29, 2012
Maximum class size: 50
Class level: Beginner
Instructor: Donia Conn, Education and Outreach Coordinator
Location: Live online webinar
This live, online webinar will cover the issues to be addressed in order to provide the best level of care for scrapbook collections. The webinar introduces the structure of scrapbooks, types of materials commonly found in them, methods of attachment, and the implications for preservation and conservation. Low-cost, in-house preservation approaches are discussed Who should attend?
This introductory webinar is designed for those new to library collections care or those with private or family collections. Workshop logistics
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Live online webinar
2:00 pm Eastern (2 hrs)
$95 / $80 early-bird registration (October 16, 2012)
Registration deadline: November 5, 2012
Maximum class size: 50
Class level: Beginner
Instructor: Jessica Branco Colati, Director of Preservation Services
Location: Live online webinar
This webinar offers an introduction to key metadata concepts, with a focus on understanding the different metadata schema. By the end of the webinar, participants will understand the basic types of metadata and the importance of metadata in terms of access, interoperability, and longevity.
The Academy of Certified Archivists will award 2 Accreditation Recertification Credits (ARCs) to eligible Certified Archivists (CAs) attending this webinar. Who should attend?
This introductory webinar is designed for those who work in cultural institutions who are digitizing collections and need a basic understanding of metadata. Workshop logistics
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Live online webinar
2:00 pm Eastern (2 hrs)
$95 / $80 early-bird registration (October 25, 2012)
Registration deadline: November 14, 2012
Maximum class size: 50
Class level: Beginner
Instructor: Jessica Branco Colati, Director of Preservation Services
Location: Live online webinar
Who should attend?
This introductory webinar is designed for those digitizing collections who are interested in learning how to improve workflow and efficiency. Workshop logistics
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Live online webinar
2:00 pm Eastern (2 hrs)
$95 / $80 early-bird registration (November 6, 2012)
Registration deadline: November 26, 2012
Maximum class size: 50
Class level: Beginner
Instructor: Donia Conn, Education and Outreach Coordinator
Location: Live online webinar
Digital reformatting improves access to your collections but shouldn’t endanger the physical condition of the originals. This webinar will introduce participants to safe handling techniques for the digitization of collection materials. Techniques include:
- Removing fasteners
- Handling fragile bound volumes
- Handling very brittle materials
- Handling photographs and negatives.
Appropriate digitization equipment will be discussed as will questions to ask vendors when forming a new working relationship.
The Academy of Certified Archivists will award 2 Accreditation Recertification Credits (ARCs) to eligible Certified Archivists (CAs) attending this webinar. Who should attend?
This introductory webinar is designed for those who handle any paper-based collection material that is being digitally reformatted. Workshop logistics
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Live online webinar
2:00 pm Eastern (2 hrs)
$95 / $80 early-bird registration (November 13, 2012)
Registration deadline: December 3, 2012
Maximum class size: 50
Class level: Beginner
Instructor: Jessica Branco Colati, Director of Preservation Services
Location: Live online webinar
Disaster plans are just as important for digital collections as they are for analog collections. This webinar will introduce the elements of a disaster plan for digital collections and the issues to be considered when conducting a risk assessment.
The Academy of Certified Archivists will award 2 Accreditation Recertification Credits (ARCs) to eligible Certified Archivists (CAs) attending this webinar. Who should attend?
This introductory webinar is designed for those who are interested in working on a disaster plan for their digital collections. Workshop logistics
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Custom Courses
If you are interested in providing a customized webinar or workshop to your staff, please contact Donia Conn at 978-470-1010, ext. 220. See also our list of Training Opportunities.
NEDCC EdSpace
NEDCC’s workshops and webinars frequently have a corresponding password-protected course page in NEDCC’s EdSpace, a Moodle-based learning management system. The course page offers access to webinar recordings (when available), handouts, additional resources, and instructor contact information. The course page continues to be available to participants for reference after the workshops and webinars have been offered.
To access EdSpace, please click here.
Please note that an NEDCC-provided login is required for most course pages.
Technical Requirements
Before registering for a webinar session we recommend that you review and test your connection to Adobe Connect, the online educational software used for teaching, to ensure that you will be able to run the program successfully. Please note that Apple’s Lion OSX is not currently supported.
Connection Test: http://nedcc.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm
Quick Guide to Adobe Connect: https://seminars.adobeconnect.com/_a227210/vqs-participants/
Quick overview (video): http://www.adobe.com/go/connectpro_overview
Group Rates
Group rates are available for webinars for groups of three or more individuals from a single institution who register at the same time ($70 each for early-bird registration, $85 each for regular registration) for the same webinar. For more information see our Webinar Participation Policy. If you are interested in registering a group, please contact Kim O'Leary at 978-470-1010 ext. 226, or email koleary@nedcc.org.
ACRs
The Academy of Certified Archivists will award Accreditation Recertification Credits (ARCs) to eligible Certified Archivists (CAs) attending NEDCC’s educational programs. NEDCC webinars earn 2 credits, workshops earn 5 credits, and Preservation 101 earns 15 credits. See program details for any exceptions. (For more information on Accreditation Recertification Credits, go to: http://bit.ly/nqG6MX)
Testimonials
Looking for ways to make the case for continuing education and training? See what your peers are saying about NEDCC’s training preservation programs on NEDCC's Testimonials page.
- I will be using the methods I learned immediately to repair books. We will be able to do in-house repairs and get books back into circulation instead of replacing them all. I currently have a stack of about 20 items awaiting repair.
- Participant in the Intermediate Book Repair Workshop at NEDCC -
My expectations for this webinar were met and exceeded! I was not sure if the webinar format would convey the type of hands-on demonstrations or application of principles I was seeking, but Donia used illustrations well and was very articulate in describing techniques.
- Care and Handling of Scrapbooks Webinar, January, 2011
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