Current Training Programs
In addition to the upcoming and on-demand programs listed below, NEDCC can customize programs to meet the interests and training needs of your institution and region. See About Preservation Training at NEDCC for more information about customized training programs. Questions about program content? Contact info@nedcc.org or 978-470-1010.
Webinars are recorded and are available for participants to view for a period of six months following the live session.
Registration Fees and Policies
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Technical Information
On Demand Programs
Scheduled Programs
Programs
On Demand Programs
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Program Name | Registration Fee for Each Individual |
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| Oct 12, 2017 | AMIA Continuing Education: The Environmental Impact of Archives
Maximum class size: 50
Instructor: Linda Tadic, CEO, Digital Bedrock Location: On Demand What can institutions that house audiovisual collections do to mitigate their environmental impact while also preserving their collections according to professional best practices? This important question is one that preoccupies Linda Tadic, CEO of Digital Bedrock. This webinar will explore the relationship between AV collections, digital storage, and the environment. In particular it will cover how things such as staff actions, technology choices, and environmental planning can enable archivists to care for their collections responsibly. Webinar attendees will leave with a working knowledge of and a vocabulary pertaining to the relationship between the responsible custody of collections and the larger environment in which we live. No previous knowledge of the subject is required. The webinar will be taught by Linda Tadic, CEO of Digital Bedrock and former AMIA President. |
$45 | |
| Oct 24, 2017 | AMIA Continuing Education: The Fundamentals of Copyright (Session 1)
Maximum class size: 50
Instructor: Hope O'Keeffe, Associate General Counsel, Library of Congress and Greg Cram, Associate Director of Copyright and Information Policy, New York Public Library Location: On Demand All too often researchers look to archivists and librarians for information regarding complex copyright law and fair use policies. This two-part webinar course aims to arm library and information professionals with a working knowledge of concepts relating to copyright and intellectual property, specifically as they relate to audiovisual collections, which present particular challenges. The webinar will begin at an introductory level—offering a basic discussion of copyright law, the public domain, and the implications for collections. The second webinar will be a “deep dive” into some of the broad concepts that are presented in Session 1. Issues such as creator and transfer rights and open access will be addressed. No previous knowledge of copyright law is required. Session 1 will be taught by Hope O’Keeffe, Associate General Counsel at the Library of Congress and Session 2 will be taught by Greg Cram, Associate Director of Copyright and Information Policy at the New York Public Library. |
$45 | |
| Oct 26, 2017 | AMIA Continuing Education: The Fundamentals of Copyright (Session 2)
Maximum class size: 50
Instructor: Greg Cram, Associate Director of Copyright and Information Policy, New York Public Library and Hope O'Keeffe, Associate General Counsel, Library of Congress Location: On Demand All too often researchers look to archivists and librarians for information regarding complex copyright law and fair use policies. This two-part webinar course aims to arm library and information professionals with a working knowledge of concepts relating to copyright and intellectual property, specifically as they relate to audiovisual collections, which present particular challenges. The webinar will begin at an introductory level—offering a basic discussion of copyright law, the public domain, and the implications for collections. The second webinar will be a “deep dive” into some of the broad concepts that are presented in Session 1. Issues such as creator and transfer rights and open access will be addressed. No previous knowledge of copyright law is required. Session 1 will be taught by Hope O’Keeffe, Associate General Counsel at the Library of Congress and Session 2 will be taught by Greg Cram, Associate Director of Copyright and Information Policy at the New York Public Library. |
$45 | |
| Oct 17, 2017 | AMIA Continuing Education: Processing of Oral Histories
Maximum class size: 50
Instructor: Mary Larson, Associate Dean for Special Collections, Oklahoma State University Library, and Sarah Milligan, Associate Professor and Head of the Oklahoma Oral History Research Program, Oklahoma State University Location: On Demand Oral histories, which are nearly ubiquitous in archival and cultural heritage collections, capture first-hand accounts of their subjects and are particularly valuable resources as they often record the histories and memories of underrepresented people and groups. However, oral history interviews may be maintained on a variety of media formats (both analog and digital), which can make them daunting to care for. This 90-minute webinar will offer guidance to those archivists charged with maintaining these important recordings and will present a workflow—from beginning to end—for how best to process, preserve, and make accessible oral history materials. The webinar will also introduce some important concepts that are particular to oral history collections, including conversations on ethical considerations, the use of outside vendors, and the role of transcription and index tagging. This is a beginner-level webinar and previous experience processing oral history and/or audiovisual collections is not required. The course will be taught by Mary Larson, Associate Dean for Special Collections at Oklahoma State University Library and former President of the Oral History Association and Sarah Milligan Associate Professor and Head of the Oklahoma Oral History Research Program at Oklahoma State University. |
$45 | |
| Nov 2, 2017 | AMIA Continuing Education: Storage of Audiovisual Collections
Maximum class size: 50
Instructor: Jean-Louis Bigourdan, Senior Research Scientist, Image Permanence Institute Location: On Demand Many audiovisual and moving image collections are at risk due to their material instability and the ever-growing issue of technological obsolescence. While reformatting is a valuable tool for both preservation and access, preserving the original objects nevertheless remains important. Perhaps the most important action that archivists can take to guarantee the long-term preservation of audiovisual objects is to ensure that they are held in the proper storage conditions. This webinar provides an introduction and overview of best storage practices. It will identify appropriate packing and storage containers and include a detailed discussion of proper environmental standards. Formats covered during the webinar will include magnetic tape, motion picture film, and photographs. It is suitable for both new and experienced professionals and will be taught by Jean-Louis Bigourdan, Senior Research Scientist at the Image Permanence Institute. |
$45 |
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| Apr 24, 2018 12:30pm – 1:30pm |
Creative Fundraising for Preservation
Brown bag webinar Registration deadline: April 23, 2018
Maximum class size: 95 Instructor: Claire Grund, Associate Conservator, NEDCC Location: Live Webinar Looking for creative fundraising ideas for your book conservation project or other conservation / preservation initiative? Join us for tips on developing an Adopt-a-Book, or Adopt-an-Artifact program, using web content, crowdfunding, and social media. We’ll provide examples of successful initiatives and give you a check-list to follow, as well as resources to help with your fundraising efforts. |
Free | |
| Apr 25, 2018 12:30pm – 1:30pm |
How to Host a Community Scanning Day (Preservation Week) Free webinar recording available after April 25th.
Brown bag webinar Registration deadline: April 24, 2018
Maximum class size: 95 Instructor: Becky Geller, Preservation Specialist, NEDCC Location: Live Webinar |
Free | SORRY, THIS CLASS IS FULL |
| May 2, 2018 2:00pm – 4:00pm |
Writing a Disaster Plan (2 Sessions)
Facilitated course Registration deadline: May 1, 2018
Maximum class size: 50 Instructor: Danielle Spalenka, Preservation Specialist, NEDCC Location: Live Online Part 1 - May 2, 2018 A disaster plan is an integral component of effective collections stewardship, but preparation of a plan can be daunting. This two session course will be an in-depth coverage of risk assessment and steps involved in creating a disaster plan. The first session webinar introduces the central elements of emergency preparedness and explores ways to identify internal and external hazards in order to assess and mitigate the risks they pose. Natural, industrial, technological, building, and human hazards will be examined for mitigation and planning purposes. The second session will cover parts of a disaster plan, updating the plan, and training methods. Following the course, NEDCC will review and provide feedback on draft disaster plans submitted by participants. |
$200 | |
| May 3, 2018 2:00pm Eastern (2 hrs) |
Moving and Renovation: Collection Concerns
Live online webinar Registration deadline: May 2, 2018
Maximum class size: 50 Instructor: Danielle Spalenka, Preservation Specialist, NEDCC Location: Live webinar Renovation and construction projects in your facility can present significant risks to your collections. In this webinar, you will learn the most common risks for collections, risks for personnel, strategies for risk mitigation, and issues with temporary storage.
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$95 | |
| May 8, 2018 12:30pm – 1:30pm |
Audio Update: Audio Preservation at NEDCC
Brown bag webinar Registration deadline: May 7, 2018
Maximum class size: 95 Instructor: Bryce Roe, Manager of Audio Preservation Services, NEDCC Location: Live Webinar |
Free | |
| May 10, 2018 2:00pm – 4:00pm |
Fundamentals of AV Preservation (6 Webinars)
Facilitated course Registration deadline: May 1, 2018
Maximum class size: 30 Instructor: Danielle Spalenka and Sean Ferguson, Preservation Specialists, NEDCC Location: Live Webinar Series The Instructor-led Fundamentals of Audiovisual Preservation course give participants the foundation needed to be effective collections stewards for audiovisual materials. Over 6 sessions, this course covers risks to audiovisual materials; care and handling; inventory and assessment; planning, preparing, and implementing reformatting projects; managing digital audiovisual collections; and disaster preparedness and response. Fundamentals of Audiovisual Preservation provides participants with information they need to create inventories of audiovisual holdings, to develop a reformatting timeline for priority materials, and to outline a Statement of Work. The six live webinars supplement the online course textbook, which is available for self-guided study. Class Dates: 05/10/2018 Session 1: Introduction to AV Preservation Challenges
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$390 Student fee: $295 |
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| Jun 5, 2018 2:00pm Eastern (2 hrs) |
Caring for Municipal Records
Live online webinar Registration deadline: June 4, 2018
Maximum class size: 50 Instructor: TBD Location: Live Webinar Preservation can be a challenge to fit in with other job responsibilities in town clerk's offices and city departments charged with recordkeeping. This introduction to the preservation of paper collections will provide the basic knowledge necessary to care for bound volumes, documents, and photographs. The webinar will include information on storage, handling of historic records, and when to consult a conservator. |
$95 | |
| Jun 12, 2018 2:00pm Eastern (2 hrs) |
Salvaging Damaged Book, Paper, and AV Collections
Live online webinar Registration deadline: June 11, 2018
Maximum class size: 50 Instructor: Becky Geller, Preservation Specialist, NEDCC Location: Live Webinar |
$95 | |
| Jul 12, 2018 12:30pm – 1:30pm |
Preservation of Grooved Audio Media
Brown bag webinar Registration deadline: July 11, 2018
Maximum class size: 50 Instructor: Bryce Roe, Manager of Audio Preservation Services, NEDCC Location: Live Webinar |
$45 | |
| Jul 18, 2018 12:30pm – 1:30pm |
Writing a Preservation Plan
Brown bag webinar Registration deadline: July 17, 2018
Maximum class size: 50 Instructor: Sean Ferguson, Preservation Specialist, NEDCC Location: Live Webinar |
Free | |
| Aug 7, 2018 12:30pm – 1:30pm |
Concepts of AV Preservation
Brown bag webinar Registration deadline: August 6, 2018
Maximum class size: 50 Instructor: Sean Ferguson, Preservation Specialist, NEDCC Location: Live Webinar With the proliferation of aging formats that are becoming increasingly difficult to playback and access, audiovisual media collections are among the most challenging for us to care for. This webinar introduces participants to issues in audiovisual preservation, beginning with basic terminology and a broad discussion of developments in audiovisual preservation. This session will cover risks facing audiovisual materials and the major strategies being used in cultural heritage institutions to care for them over time. Participants will walk away with a solid understanding of how to devise next steps for their AV collections and where to find more information. |
$45 | |
| Aug 9, 2018 2:00pm – 4:00pm |
Preservation 101 (10 webinar sessions)
Facilitated course Registration deadline: August 1, 2018
Maximum class size: 30 Instructor: Danielle Spalenka, Preservation Specialist, NEDCC Location: 10 Live Webinars The Instructor-led Preservation 101: Preservation Basics for Paper and Media Collections course gives participants the foundation needed to be effective collections stewards. This comprehensive introduction prepares participants to complete a preservation needs assessment and provides structured guidance on developing an institutional disaster plan. Revised and updated, the course uses the free online version of Preservation 101 as its textbook, adding expanded resources and assignments, interactive discussions, and new content covering audiovisual and digital formats and digital preservation. Putting theory into practice, participants will develop recommendations for improvement and a long-range preservation plan. Preservation 101 is a hybrid course. A series of ten live webinars builds on self-paced study through assigned readings. Feedback will be provided by the instructor. The webinars are interactive, and are supported by NEDCC’s Preservation 101 Education Classroom. Participants will have access to webinar recordings, readings, and additional resources, and can communicate with the instructor and fellow participants. 08/09/2018 Introduction to Preservation Meeting times are 2pm-4pm ET |
$650 Student fee: $500 |
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| Aug 21, 2018 2:00pm Eastern (2 hrs) |
Caring for Scrapbooks
Live online webinar Registration deadline: August 20, 2018
Maximum class size: 50 Instructor: Frances Harrell, Senior Preservation Specialist, NEDCC Location: Live Webinar Scrapbooks are unique artifacts that often represent personal moments alongside local and national history. The variety of records and materials included along with the myriad methods of fastening items into a scrapbook pose significant preservation challenges. This webinar will cover the issues to consider in providing the best level of care for scrapbook collections, and will introduce the structure of scrapbooks, types of materials commonly found in them, methods of attachment, and the implications for preservation and conservation. Low-cost, in-house preservation approaches are discussed. |
$95 | |
| Aug 28, 2018 2:00pm Eastern (2 hrs) |
Assessing Digital Preservation Readiness
Live online webinar Registration deadline: August 27, 2018
Maximum class size: 50 Instructor: Danielle Spalenka, Preservation Specialist, NEDCC Location: Live Webinar |
$95 | |
| Sep 18, 2018 2:00pm Eastern (2 hrs) |
Caring for Paper-Based Collections
Live online webinar Registration deadline: September 17, 2018
Maximum class size: 50 Instructor: Danielle Spaklenka, Preservation Specialist, NEDCC Location: Live Webinar An introduction to the preservation of paper-based collections, this webinar focuses on books, documents, photographs, and works of art on paper. It will include information on paper manufacture, deterioration, and proper storage. Also discussed are inks and colorants, adhesives, and image layers. |
$95 | |
| Sep 25, 2018 2:00pm Eastern (2 hrs) |
Caring for Digital Media
Live online webinar Registration deadline: September 24, 2018
Maximum class size: 50 Instructor: Sean Ferguson, Preservation Specialist, NEDCC Location: Live Webinar |
$95 | |
| Oct 2, 2018 2:00pm Eastern (2 hrs) |
What could go wrong? Risk assessment for libraries, archives and museums
Live online webinar Registration deadline: October 1, 2018
Maximum class size: 50 Instructor: Frances Harrell, Senior Preservation Specialist, NEDCC Location: Live Webinar |
$95 | |
| Nov 9, 2018 | Digital Preservation & Assessment Symposium
In-person workshop Registration deadline: November 1, 2018
Maximum class size: 50 Location: The Nonprofit Center Boston, MA Join us for a thought-provoking, one-day meeting grounded in the National Digital Stewardship Agenda. To ensure opportunities for discussion groups and interaction, attendance will be limited to 50 people. Coverage will include:
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$50 |
Technical Information
- Scheduled webinars are presented live on Eastern Standard Time.
- Instructions to access each webinar will be sent the day before the class.
- Webinars are recorded and are available for participants to view for a period of six months following the live session.
- To listen to the webinar session you will need earplugs, a headset, or speakers that connect to your computer. Be sure to test your audio connection in advance.
- Before registering for a webinar session we recommend that you review and test your connection to Adobe Connect to ensure that you will be able to run the program successfully.
- Connection Test: http://nedcc.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm
- Quick Guide to Adobe Connect: https://seminars.adobeconnect.com/_a227210/vqs-participants/
- Need technical assistance? Contact Kim O’Leary, koleary@nedcc.org, or 978-470-1010, ext. 226
Registration fees and policies
Registration fees
Fees are for individual registrants.
One-hour and Brown Bag webinars: $45 per person
"On Demand" webinar recordings: $45 per person
Two-hour webinars: $95 per person
Multi-session courses: varies; student discount available
In-person workshops: varies
Discounts
NEDCC offers a student discount for our multi-session courses, Preservation 101 and Fundamentals of Audiovisual Preservation. We do not offer any other discounts (e.g. early bird, group, etc.).
Registration Policies
- Early registration is strongly recommended due to limited capacity. See registration deadline listed for each class.
- Registration will close at noon Eastern Standard Time on the deadline date, or earlier if the class becomes fully enrolled.
- Your registration will be confirmed after your credit card is processed, so please do not consider yourself registered until you receive a confirmation from NEDCC.
- Payment must be received before the start of class.
- Cancellation: If you need to cancel your webinar or workshop registration, the registration fee will be refunded minus a $25 processing fee when cancellation is made at least 48 hours before the start of the program.
- Questions about registration? Contact Kim O’Leary, koleary@nedcc.org, or 978-470-1010, ext. 226
Payment Options
- Credit Card: MasterCard, VISA, or American Express are accepted. Credit card transactions will be accepted and processed online only. This is the fastest way to secure a space in the class.
- Institution Check, Personal Check, or Money Order: Please complete the online registration form and mail a copy of your confirmation email and check or money order, made payable to “NEDCC” to: NEDCC, Attention: Kim O’Leary, 100 Brickstone Square, Andover, MA 01810-1494.
- Purchase Order, Invoice, or Vendor Request: Please contact us well in advance . This process can take weeks or months to facilitate.
- Wire Transfer: NEDCC can accept wire transfers for international registrations. Please contact Kim O'Leary at koleary@nedcc.org for instructions.
- Phone or Fax: No fax or telephone registrations will be accepted.
Contact us
Questions about registration or need technical assistance? Contact Kim O’Leary, koleary@nedcc.org, or 978-470-1010, ext. 226
NEDCC is grateful for support from the National Endowment for the Humanities for its training programs, outreach activities, and web resources.
(Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these resources do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.)
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