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Fundamentals of AV Preservation Texbook
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Serving Clients Nationwide — Cultural Institutions, Government Agencies, Tribal Organizations, Municipal Clerks, Corporate Archives, Private and Family Collections

Founded in 1973, NEDCC was the first independent conservation laboratory in the nation to specialize exclusively in treating collections made of paper or parchment, such as works of art, photographs, books, documents, maps, and manuscripts. Today, the Center offers conservation treatment, digital imaging, and audio preservation services, as well as preservation training, assessments and consultations, and disaster advice on collections. NEDCC is a trusted resource worldwide for information on the preservation of paper-based collections.

Preservation Training

NEDCC Preservation Specialists, Conservators, and Collections Photographers offer online preservation training programs on a wide variety of topics. Visit the Current Training Program List for complete details and to register.

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NEDCC Stories

Follow NEDCC Stories to be inspired by your colleagues' preservation, conservation, digitization, and audio preservation initiatives, and learn more about NEDCC's work.

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Free Digital Assessment Resources

New publications, available for free: Digital Preservation Peer Assessment and Digital Preservation Assessment Handbook.

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Resources for Town, Municipal, and County Clerks

NEDCC specializes in serving town and municipal clerks, providing conservation treatment, digitization, free resources, and professional advice on caring for historic town records.

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News & Updates

LEARN MORE about the NEDCC Preservation Services department and their many resources and training programs.
Preservation Leaflet 3.5 on "Disinfecting Books and Other Collections" updated SEPT 18, based on current research.
REALM Project Webinar Recording now available: Collections and Facilities: Caring for Your Resources During COVID-19. Handy chart on quarantine times - based on research as of Oct. 8, 2020 - available HERE.
Recommended Wildfire Resources for Cultural Heritage Organizations
News: NEDCC to Participate in NEH Held in Trust: A National Convening on Conservation and Preservation
Resources for Pandemic Preparedness - ALA

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