See You at the NECTC Conference

NEDCC's Director of Book Conservation Bexx Caswell-Olson will be on hand in the NECTC exhibit hall to answer any questions you may have about the preservation, conservation, or digitization of your records.

NEDCC is a nonprofit organization serving cultural institutions, clerks' offices, government agencies, and individuals nationwide. 

DID YOU KNOW?

NEDCC Provides FREE RESOURCES useful to City and Town Clerks 

"Ask NEDCC" 
Call or email to receive free advice on records preservation issues, including mold problems, proper handling and shelving, and environmental controls.

24/7 Disaster Assistance Hotline  
Frozen pipes? Water leak? Mold outbreak?
NEDCC can provide immediate phone advice to offer guidance as you respond.

Downloadable Preservation Leaflets
Leaflets on various preventive conservation and preservation topics  

Preservation 101 
The free online textbook to help you care for historic records  

LEARN MORE

'Preservation' vs. 'Conservation' - What's the difference? Find out HERE.

Become familiar with the American Institute for Conservation's Code of Ethics before making decisions about preservation or conservation of early historic records.

When planning a conservation project, you should always discuss a conservation treatment plan with your conservator before proceeding:

- to decide what your goals are for future access to the records
- to consider the record's value as a key historic artifact of your town
- to discuss what treatment options are appropriate or necessary
- to fully understand what conservation treatment steps will be taken and why
- to learn about the qualifications and experience of the individual(s) who will be working on your material
 

PRESERVATION WEBINARS:

Easily accessible training from your home or office - convenient for clerks' super busy schedules.

Several webinar recordings are offered FREE of charge and can be accessed on demand, including:

"Long-term Preservation of Early Record Books" - A 1-hour webinar recording that provides information and guidelines to help you care for and preserve your earliest record books. 

"How to Host a Community Scanning Day" - A 1-hour webinar recording that provides tips on organizing and presenting this community-building activity to celebrate your town's history.

To Access the Webinars: Visit NEDCC's Current Training List - On-Demand Programs

NEDCC Provides Professional Conservation and Digitization Services

QUESTIONS?

Contact Bexx Caswell-Olson, NEDCC Director of Book Conservation, or stop by for a visit in the NECTC conference Exhibit Hall in Rockport.