NEDCC’s publications are internationally recognized as a valuable source of information. The publications assist institutions in planning for the preservation of their collections by providing the building blocks necessary to develop a preservation plan for library and archival materials, training for collections care and maintenance, and guidance for creating and managing digital assets.
Printable Preservation Leaflets with information on a wide variety of preservation topics and links to additional resources. The leaflets may be downloaded at no cost. The Leaflets are updated on a rolling basis. View Online Leaflets.
A handbook that provides a framework and templates for all components of a digital preservation assessment. Intended for use by cultural heritage consultants and professionals who provide preservation assessment services, this resource was launched in 2019 as one of the products of a Preservation and Access Education and Training grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. View Online Version and accompanying templates: Assessment One-Pager, Pre-Visit Questionnaire, and Assessment Report.
A workbook that guides two or more institutions in a conversation about digital preservation--successes, obstacles to growth, and next steps for improved long-term access to digital collections. This resource was launched in 2019 as one of the products of a Preservation and Access Education and Training grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. View Online Version
Spanish translation of NEDCC’s Digital Preservation Peer Assessment. View Online Version
The content of the Fundamentals of AV Preservation textbook was created in 2017 by AVP staff members and edited by NEDCC staff members with the support of the National Endowment for the Humanities, 2017.
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A free textbook that accompanies NEDCC’s Preservation 101 online course and that can also be used for self-paced study, 2015. View Online Version
by Angelina Altobellis, Assessment Program Coordinator, NEDCC, 2011
In February 2009, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) was awarded a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) “Connecting to Collections” program to undertake a statewide preservation needs assessment of the Massachusetts’ cultural collections. The MBLC contracted with the Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) to develop and administer a statistical survey and to analyze and report on the results. The survey received 506 responses and generated a significant amount of useful information on the preservation needs of a wide variety of collecting institutions throughout the Commonwealth. View Online Version
A ready-to-use curriculum designed for Masters of Library Science Programs, 2008
A template that leads the user through the steps of writing an outline of a preservation policy, 2007. View Online Version
Spanish translation of NEDCC’s Digital Preservation Policy Template. View Online Version
The Questionnaire helps an institution examine the current status of its digital collections care, 2007. View Online Version
By Bernard Reilly, President, Center for Research Libraries, 2007
Questions based on Trustworthy Repositories Audit & Certification (TRAC): Criteria and Checklist, version 1.0 (http://www.crl.edu/PDF/trac.pdf), and additional metrics developed by the Center for Research Libraries for trusted digital repositories.
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by Liz Bishoff, The Bishoff Group and Erin Rhodes, Consultant, 2007
A tool that helps institutions better understand their preservation needs and plan for digital preservation.
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Spanish translation of NEDCC’s Planning for Digital Preservation: A Self-Assessment Tool. View Online Version
Beth Patkus, 2003
A step-by-step guide to surveying an institution’s collections, designed for small to medium-sized institutions with limited budgets and minimal preservation knowledge.
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Edited by Maxine K. Sitts First Edition, 2000
An easy-to-use primer on managing digital conversion projects for libraries, museums, archives, and other collection-holding institutions. View Online Version (Hard copy - Out of Print)
Spanish translation of NEDCC’s Handbook for Digital Projects: A Management Tool for Preservation and Access. View Online Version
3rd edition, 1999 – Out of Print. Superseded by the NEDCC Preservation Leaflets.
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