Assessments
NEDCC offers different types of assessments to evaluate collections. Assessment reports can be used to support fundraising efforts and grant applications. Traditionally, assessments include an on-site visit; however, we now offer remote options and other alternatives to meet the goals of each project.
- Preservation Assessments (including Pre-Assessments and Community-Based Assessments)
- Digital Preservation Assessments
- Collection-Level and Item-Level Assessments (including paper-based, bound, photographic and film-based materials, and audio collections.)
- Collections Assessments for Preservation (CAP) for Museums (general conservation assessments)
Visit “Working with Preservation Assessments” and “Working with Collection Assessments” for a description of the assessment timeline and instructions on how to request a proposal. Or Download the Assessment Fact Sheet, a printable version of the information to present to administration or your planning team.
Consultations
NEDCC Conservators and Preservation Specialists provide consultation services on many conservation and preservation issues. Some of the most popular include:
- new building or renovation projects
- disaster planning
- environmental management
- collection storage and housing
- exhibit practices
- digital collections policy development, etc.
Please call the Center to discuss a customized consultation.
Outreach Consultations
In addition, NEDCC's Outreach Conservator provides informal consultations free of charge. These visits are two hours or less and can be conducted in person (when possible) or via video conference.
An Outreach Consultation is right for you if you:
- have a conservation question about a specific item in your collection
- want a brainstorming partner about conservation projects
- need general conservation and collections advice
Sources of Funding
Funding for collection and preservation assessments is available from a variety of state and federal funding agencies. Visit NEDCC's Funding Sources for more information and deadlines.
LEARN MORE
How can an assessment benefit your collection?
Get an overview of NEDCC's Preservation Services.
Questions?
For Information about Preservation Assessments:
Contact:
Ann Marie Willer
Director of Preservation Services
(978) 470-1010 ext. 223
For Information about Collection-level or Item-level Assessments:
Contact:
Michael Lee,
Director of Paper and Photograph Conservation
(978) 470-1010 ext. 228
Bexx Caswell-Olson,
Director of Book Conservation
(978) 470-1010 ext. 234
Bryce Roe,
Director of Audio Preservation Services
(978) 470-1010 ext. 237
For Information about Outreach Consultations:
Tahe Zalal,
Outreach Conservator
(978) 470-1010 ext. 249
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