Free Resources

Part of NEDCC’s mission is to help improve the conservation efforts of libraries, archives, historical organizations, and museums.

The Center offers many free resources and services that help support the preservation efforts of cultural heritage institutions as well as private and family collectors.

NEDCC’s free services and resources are made possible in part by support from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Many of the Center’s resources were developed with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Andrew Mellon Foundation, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, corporate sponsors, and other funding agencies and private foundations.

Ask NEDCC

NEDCC answers your preservation questions for free

Preservation Leaflets

Free printable leaflets on a variety of topics

Disaster Assistance

NEDCC offers free 24/7 phone advice on collections

Emergency Preparedness

Free services for Performing Arts Organizations in New England

dPlan

The free online disaster-planning template

Funding Opportunities

Sources for funding conservation or preservation

Preservation 101

Free Online Introduction to Preservation of Paper and Media Collections

Fundamentals of AV Preservation

Free Online Introduction to Preservation of AV Collections

Preservation Education Curriculum

A free, ready-to-use curriculum

Caring for Private and Family Collections

Tips on caring for collections

Resources for Town, Municipal, and County Clerks

Free advice from professionals

Vital Records Replacement

Guidelines for replacing documents and records

Digital Preservation

COSTEP

Coordinated Statewide Emergency Preparedness

NEDCC Publications

Publications to help preserve your collections