Please note the registration deadline and register early! These programs can fill up quickly. Webinars are recorded and are available for participants to view for a period of three months following the live session.
May 25, 2022
12:30pm – 1:30pm Eastern
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Registration deadline: May 23, 2022 Maximum class size: 100 Instructor: Terrance D'Ambrosio, Director of Imaging Services, NEDCC Location: Live webinar
Have you heard the word "fad-gee” used in reference to a digitization project but unsure what it meant? Or are you an old pro when it comes to digitization guidelines but interested in hearing more about their application and implementation? This new webinar will provide both an introduction to and a critical engagement with the Technical Guidelines for Digitizing Cultural Heritage Materials (2016), published by the Still Image Working Group - aka FADGI. The webinar will begin with a history of image quality standards and guidelines in the US and abroad. It will then proceed to consider the intentions behind standards-based digitization and the specific aspects of image quality of concern. Finally the intended application and practical implementation of FADGI will be discussed, considering both the advantages and disadvantages of strict adherence to standards-based workflows. Please note that while technical standards are the subject of discussion, the webinar is designed for audience members of varying backgrounds and skill levels.
Participants who are eligible Certified Archivists earn 1 Archival Recertification Credit (ARC) through the Academy of Certified Archivists. Close Info
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Jun 7, 2022
12:30pm – 1:30pm Eastern
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Registration deadline: June 5, 2022 Maximum class size: 298 Instructor: Mary French, Book Conservator Location: Live webinar
Join Associate Book Conservator Mary French for a look behind the scenes in the Book Conservation Laboratory at NEDCC! This webinar will highlight the conservation treatments of three unique books: a Victorian hair album, a medieval manuscript, and a Kashmiri birch bark binding.
• Sarah Davenport’s Victorian hair album from the Davenport House Museum in Savannah, Georgia contains locks of human hair that Sarah had collected from her family and tied onto the pages of the text block using silk ribbons. This project proved to be an interesting conservation challenge and required drawing upon elements of textile and objects conservation as well as book and paper conservation to find a workable solution.
• The Life of St. Augustine, a 15th century medieval manuscript, features 116 beautiful hand-inked miniatures. However, due to the presence of copper-based pigments in these illustrations, the miniatures had extensive fracturing in the paper underneath and the manuscript was unable to be used without causing further damage. To create nearly invisible repairs to this exquisite manuscript, the conservator painstakingly pieced the fractured paper together using individual strands of Japanese kozo fibers secured with minute quantities of wheat starch paste.
• Kashmiri birch bark manuscripts are extraordinarily rare, and often are extremely fragile as birch bark is composed of many layers that tend to delaminate over time. Repairs took hundreds of hours and involved delicately weaving repair materials through the brittle bark layers.
Participants in this webinar will gain deeper insights into NEDCC’s approach to conservation through these interesting projects and get a close-up view of these extremely rare and unique books. Close Info
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Jun 9–16, 2022
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2:00pm – 4:00pm
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Registration deadline: June 7, 2022 Maximum class size: 50 Instructor: Eli Boyne, Preservation Specialist, NEDCC Location: Live webinar course
Having a disaster plan is an important part of collections stewardship. This two-part course empowers participants to complete the critical stages of becoming more prepared for the unexpected.
Part 1 of 2 guides participants through the prerequisite stage of writing a disaster plan: conducting a comprehensive risk assessment that identifies and evaluates potential threats based on an organization’s region, building, collections, and history.
Part 2 of 2 walks participants through the elements of writing a disaster plan, including forming a response team, creating salvage priorities, putting together a supplies kit, drafting salvage procedures, and making floor plans. Participants will finish this two-part series with a method for risk assessment and a disaster plan template having all the knowledge necessary to move forward with the planning process.
At the end of the series, participants can share their organization’s disaster plan with the instructor for feedback and review.
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Jun 14, 2022
12:30pm – 1:30pm Eastern
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Registration deadline: June 1, 2022 Maximum class size: 75 Instructor: Bexx Caswell-Olson, Director of Book Conservation, NEDCC Location: Live webinar
When registering be sure to provide the appropriate address for supply kit mailing. PLEASE NOTE: Supply kits can only be mailed within the Continental United States.
In this 1-hour “hands on” webinar, participants will learn about various surface cleaning methods that can be safely used to clean books and paper. Using a combination of lecture and live demonstration, the pros and cons and appropriate application of each method will be discussed. Each participant will receive a supply kit in the mail and will have the opportunity to participate in a unique hands-on experience. This class is appropriate for anyone responsible for the care of paper-based collections – no previous conservation experience is necessary. The registration fee includes supply kit and shipping.
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Jun 28, 2022
12:30pm – 1:30pm Eastern
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Registration deadline: June 26, 2022 Maximum class size: 298 Instructor: Bryce Roe, Director of Audio Preservation Services Location: Live webinar
FREE FOR PRESERVATION WEEK
Audio collections are at a high-risk of loss due to the relatively short lifespan of their carriers and dependence on obsolete media for playback, but reformatting is a challenging and technical process, which can require the involvement of vendors whose services might be difficult to afford without outside funding. This webinar will introduce participants to a variety of grants that fund audio preservation and reformatting activities and offer guidance on selecting a grant-worthy project for their institution. Director of Audio Preservation Bryce Roe will also walk participants through each major section of a grant with tips and advice for preparing a successful application.
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Jun 30, 2022
2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern
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Live online webinar
Registration deadline: June 28, 2022 Maximum class size: 298 Instructor: Tara Puyat, Preservation Specialist, NEDCC Location: Live webinar
This session provides attendees with an in-depth introduction to developing and implementing a storage plan for audiovisual media, including grooved media, motion picture film, magnetic tape, and optical discs. The instructor will cover fundamental activities needed to carry out a storage plan from start to finish, including inventorying materials, proper handling, selecting the right enclosures, and improving the storage environment. Attendees will receive guidance on how to track the condition of materials in storage, understand each format’s unique vulnerabilities, and how to implement cold storage. Prioritization for storage will also be covered to help participants make optimal use of their resources.
Participants who are eligible Certified Archivists earn 2 Archival Recertification Credits (ARCs) through the Academy of Certified Archivists. Close Info
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Jul 12, 2022
12:30pm – 1:30pm Eastern
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Live online webinar
Registration deadline: July 10, 2022 Maximum class size: 298 Instructor: Ann Marie Willer, Director of Preservation Services, NEDCC Location: Live webinar
Many applications for U.S. preservation grant opportunities are due in the Winter. Get a head start on the application process and join NEDCC for an overview of preservation grants, including eligible projects, important deadlines, and administrative steps, like creating a Grants.gov account. The presenter will also provide application tips that are useful for all programs, no matter the grant you plan to apply to.
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Jul 14, 2022
2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern
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Registration deadline: July 7, 2022 Maximum class size: 25 Instructor: Eli Boyne and Tara Puyat, Preservation Specialists, NEDCC Location: Live course
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: Preservation Basics for Paper and Media Collections is an interactive online course designed to introduce preservation topics such as environmental management, deterioration of materials, emergency preparedness, and preservation of paper-based, audiovisual, and digital formats. The course prepares participants to complete a preservation needs assessment and offers structured guidance on developing an institutional disaster plan. A series of live, instructor-led webinars builds on self-paced study between sessions, using assigned readings and other resources to supplement the “classroom” discussions. The instructor provides feedback on tasks throughout the course and helps guide participants in the creation of a preservation assessment Executive Summary Participants will have access to webinar recordings, readings, and additional resources, and can communicate with the instructor and fellow participants.
07/14/2022 Introduction to Preservation
07/21/2022 The Building and the Environment
07/28/2022 Caring for Collections
08/04/2022 Caring for Paper Collections
08/11/2022 Caring for Photographs
08/18/2022 Media Collections
09/01/2022 Reformatting, Digitization, and Digital Preservation
09/08/2022 Emergency Preparedness
09/22/2022 Building a Preservation Program
09/29/2022 Final Assignment Due! Final Review and Discussion
Participants who are eligible Certified Archivists and who complete the final assignment earn 25 Archival Recertification Credits (ARCs) through the Academy of Certified Archivists.
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Jul 26, 2022
12:30pm – 1:30pm Eastern
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Live online webinar
Registration deadline: July 24, 2022 Maximum class size: 300 Instructor: Alison Fulmer, Preservation Specialist, NEDCC Location: Live webinar
This webinar introduces participants to issues in audio preservation, beginning with an overview of common formats and their preservation risks. The instructor will describe basic care and handling techniques, briefly discuss reformatting-as-preservation, and share tools for format identification, inventory, and storage. Note that many of these concepts apply to moving image collections as well. Participants will gain a solid understanding of how to devise next steps for their audio collections and where to find more information.
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Aug 9, 2022
12:30pm – 1:30pm Eastern
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Registration deadline: August 7, 2022 Maximum class size: 300 Instructor: Bexx Caswell-Olson, Director of Book Conservation, NEDCC Location: Live webinar
Mold can pose a serious threat to cultural heritage materials. In this 1-hour webinar, participants will learn how to asses identify mold, how to safely clean moldy materials, and how to prevent future mold outbreaks through proactive preservation measures.
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Aug 30, 2022
2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern
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Live online webinar
Registration deadline: August 28, 2022 Maximum class size: 300 Instructor: Terrance D'Ambrosio, Director of Imaging Services, NEDCC Location: Live webinar
Do you need to start working on the nitrate and acetate in your stacks, but don’t know where to start? This webinar, presented by NEDCC’s Director of Imaging Services, will cover all of the logistical complexities involved in a digitization/reformatting project that includes nitrocellulose- and cellulose acetate-based film, from packing and shipping to long-term storage and maintenance to the ethical dilemma of retention vs. disposal. The concepts and approaches will be applicable to any nitrate or acetate digitization project, from the very small to the very large, and while the webinar will focus on still photographic film, the information will be applicable to motion picture nitrocellulose and cellulose acetate film as well.
Note: this webinar does not address in detail digitization methods or specifications for film-based media.
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Sep 27, 2022
12:30pm – 1:30pm Eastern
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Live online webinar
Registration deadline: September 25, 2022 Maximum class size: 300 Instructor: Alison Fulmer, Preservation Specialist, NEDCC Location: Live webinar
This session will introduce participants to a critical part of any digitization project or digital preservation program: ensuring the digital files in your care are well-formed and valid. The instructor will define file validation and its benefits and discuss how and when an institution can implement validation into their digitization and digital preservation workflows. Participants will receive an overview of available file validation tools and watch a demo of the popular free validation tool JHOVE. Participants will receive a package of files and an activity sheet that they may choose to complete after the webinar to gain hands-on experience with validation.
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Oct 4, 2022
2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern
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Registration deadline: October 2, 2022 Maximum class size: 300 Instructor: Alison Fulmer, Preservation Specialist, NEDCC Location: Live webinar
An in-depth introduction to the preservation of photographs, including their identification, deterioration, and care. Participants will learn how to recognize various photographic formats and study the preservation problems associated with each format type. The webinar will also discuss storage concerns and preservation priorities, including environmental guidelines and proper care and handling. Close Info
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Oct 6, 2022
12:30pm – 1:30pm Eastern
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Live online webinar
Registration deadline: October 4, 2022 Maximum class size: 298 Instructor: Ann Marie Willer, Director of Preservation Services, NEDCC Location: Live webinar
NEH Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions are relatively easy to apply for and have launched successful preservation projects and programs in institutions across the country. Be ready for the round of applications! This webinar is presented by an NEDCC Preservation Specialist and covers the issues that should be considered when preparing to submit an NEH Preservation Assistance Grant. Emphasis will be on preparing the grant narrative, making the case for your project, and getting requisite information from consultants. Close Info
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Oct 18, 2022
12:30pm – 1:30pm Eastern
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Registration deadline: October 16, 2022 Maximum class size: 298 Instructor: Tyi Marx, MSLIS, Special Collections and Rare Books Librarian, Historical Medical Library, The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Location: Live webinar
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Nov 3, 2022
2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern
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Live online webinar
Registration deadline: November 1, 2022 Maximum class size: 300 Instructor: Alison Fulmer, Preservation Specialist, NEDCC Location: Live webinar
This webinar is for anyone interested in developing or refining their organization’s collecting and preservation practices for content originating in a digital form. Emails, websites, and files stored on computers and removable media all require unique approaches for their acquisition and care. The instructor will guide participants through software, hardware, and practices designed to meet the challenges of various types of born-digital content. Participants will gain an understanding of the technical requirements to care for born-digital collections and how to prioritize born-digital content for preservation. The instructor will share examples of workflows for born-digital content to help participants develop practical solutions for the collections in their own institutions. Close Info
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Nov 8, 2022
12:30pm – 1:30pm Eastern
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Registration deadline: November 6, 2022 Maximum class size: 300 Instructor: Stephanie Garafolo, Associate Preservation Specialist, NEDCC Location: Live webinar Close Info
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Nov 17, 2022
12:30pm – 1:30pm Eastern
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Live online webinar
Registration deadline: November 15, 2022 Maximum class size: 300 Instructor: Eli Boyne, Preservation Specialist, NEDCC Location: Live webinar
This webinar introduces participants to the key considerations of writing a preservation plan, an essential tool for coordinating preservation activities over time. Participants will learn about the steps of preservation planning, including assessment, prioritization, and the identification of resource needs. Different types of assessment for preservation planning will also be discussed as well as how to communicate the value of preservation planning to all stakeholders involved. Participants will also leave having seen a sample preservation plan. Close Info
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Nov 29, 2022
2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern
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Registration deadline: November 27, 2022 Maximum class size: 300 Instructor: Alison Fulmer, Preservation Specialist, NEDCC Location: Live webinar
Metadata, and especially preservation metadata encompassing the technical and administrative aspects of description, is essential for providing continued access to your digital objects. It provides assurance that digital objects are authentic, renderable, and useable. This webinar serves as a starting point for understanding the kinds of information you will want to gather to support digital preservation, using current guidelines, standards, and models in the field to identify core information required to steward digital objects over time. Close Info
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Dec 1, 2022
Day 1:
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Registration deadline: November 29, 2022 Maximum class size: 298 Instructor: Tara Puyat, Preservation Specialist, NEDCC Location: Live webinar
Part 1: 12/1/2022
Part 2: 12/8/2022
Part 1 of 2 provides participants with the background knowledge needed to start collecting data, including key terms, how to understand your building’s current systems, and how the environment impacts different collections. Participants will also learn about environmental monitoring equipment and software and best practices for its placement.
Part 2 of 2 guides participants through the analysis of environmental monitoring data and how to make improvements to the environment using techniques appropriate for both small and large organizations. This session will conclude with guidance on advocacy techniques and funding sources to achieve resource-intensive goals. Who should attend?
Anyone who wants to learn how to start an environmental monitoring program or refine their existing program. Maintaining an environmental monitoring program is among the most impactful activities collections stewards can undertake. This two-part webinar teaches participants how to understand their building’s environment and make changes that help to preserve the collections in their care. Close Info
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Dec 6, 2022
12:30pm – 1:30pm Eastern
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Registration deadline: December 4, 2022 Maximum class size: 300 Instructor: Kathryn Boodle, Senior Conservator, NEDCC Location: Live webinar
This webinar instructs participants on good practices for caring for oversized materials in their collections, including those made of paper (e.g. posters, maps, large books, architectural plans) and textiles (e.g. flags, quilts). Storage and handling methods will be covered in detail. Participants will gain a solid understanding of how to protect oversized collections and will receive a decision-making tree and a bibliography. Close Info
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Jan 10, 2023
12:30pm – 1:30pm Eastern
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Registration deadline: January 8, 2023 Maximum class size: 300 Instructor: Terrance D'Ambrosio, Director of Imaging Services, NEDCC Location: Live webinar
Have you inherited a microfilm collection but are unsure how to properly preserve and provide access to it? Or maintaining the collection you’ve had for years but seeking options for improving access and minimizing wear to the originals? This new webinar will provide an introduction to micro formats (including both fiche and film) and the role they’ve played in the preservation and dissemination of information, from their introduction until today. From this introduction the webinar will move on to cover the best practices of microfilm storage, housing, handling, and use, and conclude with the methods available and questions to consider when planning a microfilm reformatting (aka digitization) project. Close Info
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Jan 12, 2023
12:30pm – 1:30pm Eastern
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Registration deadline: January 10, 2023 Maximum class size: 300 Instructor: Karl Fleck, Associate Audio Preservation Engineer, NEDCC Location: Live webinar
Making sure the stories of your oral history subjects will be available long into the future starts before you even press “record.” This session teaches participants about the technical considerations that go into making an oral history recording preservation-quality. This includes selecting the right equipment, capturing audio that is clear and with as few ambient noises as possible, and making sure your recordings are in file formats that support digital preservation. The instructor will cover practical and achievable recommendations that meet different resource levels and budget needs so that both small and large organizations can improve the preservation quality of their oral history recordings. Close Info
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Jan 17, 2023
2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern
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Live online webinar
Registration deadline: January 15, 2023 Maximum class size: 300 Instructor: Eli Boyne, 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. Close Info
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Jan 23, 2023
2:00pm – 3:30pm Eastern
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Registration deadline: January 16, 2023 Maximum class size: 30 Instructor: Monique Fischer, Senior Photograph Conservator, NEDCC Location: Live course
The six-session online course offers an in-depth introduction to the preservation of photographs, including their identification, deterioration, and care. Participants will learn how to recognize various photographic processes ranging from daguerreotypes to contemporary prints. Preservation problems associated with specific processes will also be studied. The course will address storage concerns and preservation priorities, including environmental guidelines, enclosures, and proper care and handling. The course will include an optional assignment in which participants create a preservation plan for a selected photographic collection within their institution. This course is intended for individuals who want to learn in more detail how to care for photographs including curators, collection managers, exhibit preparations, catalogers, archivists , photographers and collectors.
01/23/2023 Session 1: Introduction – Photograph Preservation Checklist
01/30/2023 Session 2: Paper, Glass and Plastic: Id and Care of Negatives
02/06/2023 Session 3: Finding a Balance: Caring for Cased Images
02/13/2023 Session 4: Black and White Photographic Processes: Salt to Silver Gelatin Print
02/27/2023 Session 5: Color and Contemporary Photography
03/06/2023 Session 6: Review of Course and Preservation Plans
Participants who are eligible Certified Archivists earn 10 Archival Recertification Credits (ARCs) through the Academy of Certified Archivists.
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Jan 26, 2023
2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern
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Registration deadline: January 24, 2023 Maximum class size: 300 Instructor: Stephanie Garafolo, Associate Preservation Specialist, NEDCC Location: Live webinar
An introduction to the basics of caring for object collections, this webinar will discuss common vulnerabilities of artworks and three-dimensional objects, as well as proper handling and storage conditions. Recommendations for specific material types will be provided, such as environmental standards for metals, ceramics, and textiles. The webinar will also explore preservation approaches that are appropriate for mixed-collections spaces. Close Info
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Feb 2, 2023
2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern
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Registration deadline: January 31, 2023 Maximum class size: 300 Instructor: Alison Fulmer, Preservation Specialist, NEDCC Location: Live webinar
Digital forensics provide powerful tools when working with born-digital media, including disk imaging, the gold standard for ensuring data integrity when working with digital content in archives. This webinar will introduce participants to fundamental concepts in digital forensics for archives, libraries, museums and other cultural heritage organizations. While not an introduction to digital preservation, participants do not need prior experience in digital foensics to benefit from this course. The webinar will conclude with a demo of imaging a disk, walking through steps for the creation and analysis of the disk using Bitcurator. Close Info
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Feb 16, 2023
12:30pm – 1:30pm Eastern
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Registration deadline: February 14, 2023 Maximum class size: 300 Instructor: Bexx Caswell-Olson, Director of Book Conservation, NEDCC Location: Live webinar
As stewards of our historic resources and cultural heritage materials, we are responsible for the long-term preservation of our collections materials. But how to handle different types or materials can be confusing. Unsure about when to wear gloves? Need to know more about how to use book cradles and how to handle fragile materials? The best way to shelve bound volumes or store maps?
Using a relaxed and straightforward approach, Bexx Caswell-Olson will guide you through proper care and handling techniques for a wide variety of collections materials including documents, works of art on paper, maps, photographs, and bound volumes. This webinar is great for anyone new to handling rare/fragile materials and for anyone in need of a quick refresher. Close Info
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Mar 2, 2023
12:30pm – 1:30pm Eastern
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Registration deadline: February 28, 2023 Maximum class size: 300 Instructor: TBD Location: Live webinar
Metadata is essential to the care of audio collections at every stage of stewardship, from planning a reformatting project to managing and providing access to digital files for the long-term. This webinar will provide instruction on metadata best-practices for physical and digital audio collections, with guidance on when and how to gather and record essential metadata. A variety of metadata standards for audio collections will be introduced, and considerations for adopting or selectively incorporating elements of audio-specific standards into your metadata strategy will be discussed. Close Info
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Mar 9, 2023
2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern
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Registration deadline: March 7, 2023 Maximum class size: 300 Instructor: Eli Boyne, Preservation Specialist, NEDCC Location: Live webinar
The task of establishing a digital preservation program at your institution can be daunting. Join NEDCC's Preservation Services Department to learn about 10 tips to help move your program and its practices forward. The first half of this webinar will address introductory concepts to digital preservation, making this an ideal webinar for beginners. The second half will cover 10 achievable tips for launching a digital preservation initiative, addressing topics such as policy writing, developing intelectual control over digital collections, and storing and providing access to the files your organization preserves. Close Info
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Mar 21, 2023
2:00pm – 3:30pm Eastern
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Registration deadline: March 19, 2023 Maximum class size: 298 Instructor: Jessica Salow, Curator, Black Collections, Community-Driven Archives Initiative, Arizona State University Library Location: Live webinar
An archive is a time capsule and active space where past and present merge. It contains primary resources that preserve the history of several generations. An archivist appraises, arranges, describes, and preserves these important historical photographs, documents, and artifacts. In this class, individuals will learn how to be Community Archivists and preserve local history. Activities in this class include how to appraise archival material for historical value, how to arrange and organize archival material by subject, date, or size, how to create a finding aid for archival material, and how to analyze a photograph by identifying people, places, and dates. Close Info
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Mar 30, 2023
2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern
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Registration deadline: March 25, 2023 Maximum class size: 30 Instructor: Stephanie Garafolo, Associate Preservation Specialist, NEDCC Location: Live webinar
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.
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3/30/2023 Session 1: Introduction to AV Preservation Challenges
4/06/2023 Session 2: Care and Handling of Physical Carriers
4/13/2023 Session 3: Inventory and Assessment of Audiovisual Collections
4/27/2023 Session 4: Reformatting
5/04/2023 Session5: Managing Digital Audiovisual Collections
5/11/2023 Session 6: Disaster Preparedness and Response
Participants who are eligible Certified Archivists and who complete the final assignments earn 25 Archival Recertification Credits (ARCs) through the Academy of Certified Archivists. Close Info
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Apr 4, 2023
2:00pm – 3:30pm Eastern
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Registration deadline: April 3, 2023 Maximum class size: 300 Instructor: Alison Fulmer, Preservation Specialist, NEDCC Location: Live webinar
Scrapbooks document personal moments alongside local and national history. The variety of records and materials inside--and the myriad methods of fastening them to the page--pose significant preservation challenges. Participants will learn about the structure of scrapbooks, the types of materials commonly found in them, methods of attachment, implications for preservation and conservation, and how to provide the best level of care for scrapbook collections. Low-cost, in-house preservation approaches are included. NEDCC’s Director of Book Conservation, Bexx Caswell-Olson, will join attendees for a Q&A session following the presentation. Close Info
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Apr 11, 2023
12:30pm – 1:30pm Eastern
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Registration deadline: April 9, 2023 Maximum class size: 298 Instructor: Eli Boyne, Preservation Specialist, NEDCC Location: Live webinar
As members of the cultural heritage community, we want our collections and activities to reflect all people in our communities . Hosting a community scanning day is an interactive, participatory way to collect--and digitize--memories from our communities for the sake of documenting our own history.
However, a lot of planning goes into hosting one, with a set of logistics consider, as well as selecting equipment, determining access and delivery systems of scanned content, and ensuring the rights to view and disseminate information online. This webinar provides an overview of each of these tasks and will help you organize your next event.
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Apr 25, 2023
12:30pm – 1:30pm Eastern
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Registration deadline: April 23, 2023 Maximum class size: 300 Instructor: Bexx Caswell-Olson, Director of Book Conservation Location: Live webinar
Custom enclosures can be time consuming and costly to outsource, and commercially available options may not meet the needs of more unusual artifacts. However, with a little bit of creativity and a few basic tools and supplies, commercially available boxes can often be modified to suit the needs of a variety of artifacts. This talk is geared towards library, archives, and museum professionals charged with collections care. We will discuss how to navigate archival supply catalogs to find the necessary tools and supplies to create customized enclosures on-site, give examples of some innovative boxing solutions, explain how to use easily accessible laser cutting technologies to create custom storage mounts, and provide an overview of available vendor solutions. Close Info
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May 3, 2023
12:30pm – 1:30pm Eastern
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Registration deadline: May 1, 2023 Maximum class size: 298 Instructor: Stephanie Garafolo, Preservation Specialist, NEDCC Location: Live webinar
Free for Preservation Week - This webinar will offer guidance and resources about preserving our “digital lives” – after all, digital files are today’s scrapbooks and personal collections. These digital assets represent a significant investment in both time and resources, and are often more fragile than we realize. This webinar will prepare you to collect your emails, photos, videos, and text messages and create a personal plan to ensure they are cared for well into the future Close Info
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May 23, 2023
2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern
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Live online webinar
Registration deadline: May 21, 2023 Maximum class size: 300 Instructor: Eli Boyne, Preservation Specialist, NEDCC Location: Live webinar
This session covers digitization project stages; selection criteria for converting paper, audio, video, and film collections; and handling considerations for vulnerable media across these format categories. How existing descriptive metadata and available institutional resources factor into conversion planning will also be covered. Learning goals for this webinar include understanding how to outline a conversion project plan, evaluate collections for conversion, and articulate special requirements for unique media. Close Info
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May 25, 2023
2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern
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Live online webinar
Registration deadline: May 23, 2023 Maximum class size: 300 Instructor: Alison Fulmer, Preservation Specialist, NEDCC Location: Live webinar
Now including exhibition of 3-D objects and textiles! Cultural heritage organizations often look to their collections to create public exhibitions, but putting the spotlight on rare books and documents is inherently at odds with preservation. Exhibits, though, provide a powerful avenue for outreach and also present opportunities for collection advocacy. Preparing collections for safe exhibition ensures that these materials remain accessible into the future. This webinar will help you understand the risks of exhibition so that you can develop policies and guidelines to mitigate those risks. Selection for exhibition will be covered, along with space considerations, safe handling, and display methods. Close Info
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Jun 20, 2023
12:30pm – 1:30pm Eastern
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Live online webinar
Registration deadline: June 18, 2023 Maximum class size: 300 Instructor: Alison Fulmer, Preservation Specialist, NEDCC Location: Live Webinar
Providing the right kind of storage with the right number of copies for your digital files can make the difference between losing and saving your orgnaization's digital cultural heritage. If you are completely new to digital preservation storage, or simply need a refresher or tips for how to work with your IT department, this webinar will help you improve storage at your institution. The instructor will cover requirements for storage environments as well as several affordable and scalable options to meet small and mid-size orgnaization's needs for storage. Close Info
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NEDCC offers a student discount for our multi-session courses, Preservation 101, Fundamentals of Audiovisual Preservation, and Fundamentals of Photograph Preservation. We do not offer any other discounts (e.g. early bird, group, etc.).
NEDCC is grateful for support from the National Endowment for the Humanities for its training programs, outreach activities, and web resources.
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