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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? Need accommodation for hearing or visual differences? Contact [email protected] or 978-470-1010.

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.

Some organizations and state agencies provide scholarship funding for NEDCC's training programs. Contact them directly for details: Digital Preservation Outreach & Education Network (DPOE-N), Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives(KDLA), Oklahoma Department of Libraries, and Western New York Library Resources Council (WNYLRC).

Participants who are eligible Certified Archivists can earn Archival Recertification Credits (ARCs) through the Academy of Certified Archivists for many of our programs.

 

Scheduled Programs

On Demand Programs

Registration Fees and Policies

Payment Options

Technical Information

SCHEDULED PROGRAMS 

Date and Time Program Name Registration Fee
for Each
Individual
Jun 6, 2023
9:00am – 4:30pm Eastern

VA Emergency Preparedness Workshop

In-person workshop

Registration deadline: June 4, 2023
Maximum class size: 1
Location: Virginia Commonwealth University Library

Join cultural heritage organizations, emergency management personnel, and government departments in Virginia for a hands-on workshop on emergency preparedness and response! This in-person workshop will supplement participating institutions’ internal disaster planning activities and include opportunities for kinetic learning. Priority will be given to registrants from Virginia.

Participants will: 

  • Receive training in risk assessment and mitigation, emergency preparedness and response, and related emergency planning topics; 
  • Build relationships with nearby institutions to facilitate collaboration, e.g. on policy building and supply purchases;  
  • Walk through an instructor-facilitated scenario (table-top exercise) to simulate the experience of responding to a disaster;  
  • Acquire hands-on experience with salvage techniques for formats commonly found in cultural collections, including books, documents, photographs, and audiovisual materials; and 
  • Gain an understanding of how disasters can physically impact their collections and how they can be “first responders” for collections salvage. 

Who should attend?

This workshop is open to individuals in Virginia associated with cultural heritage organizations, such as libraries, archives, museums, and historical societies; government departments and personnel, including town clerks; and offices involved with emergency management and public safety.   

This workshop belongs to a training series taking place along the Atlantic Coast and is funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. For more information, please see our project page.

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$50
Copy of student ID required. Please email a copy to [email protected]

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Jun 6, 2023
12:30pm – 1:30pm Eastern

Surface Cleaning Techniques for Paper-Based Materials: A “Hands-on Webinar”

Live online webinar

Registration deadline: May 24, 2023
Maximum class size: 75
Instructor: Bexx Caswell-Olson, Director of Book Conservation
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.
 
Participants who are eligible Certified Archivists earn 1 Archival Recertification Credit (ARCs) through the Academy of Certified Archivists.
 
 

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$70
Copy of student ID required. Please email a copy to [email protected]

REGISTRATION IS
CLOSED FOR THIS
WEBINAR.

Jun 8–15, 2023
Day 1:
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Day 2:
2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern

Writing a Disaster Plan (2 sessions)

Facilitated course

Registration deadline: June 6, 2023
Maximum class size: 50
Instructor: Tara Puyat, Preservation Specialist,NEDCC
Location: Live webinar
 
Part 1: June 8, 2023
Part 2: June 15, 2023
 
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.
 
Participants who are eligible Certified Archivists earn 2 Archival Recertification Credits (ARCs) through the Academy of Certified Archivists.
 

Who should attend?

 
Anyone who wants to write a disaster plan for their organization or have NEDCC review their current disaster plan

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$200
Copy of student ID required. Please email a copy to [email protected]

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Jun 20, 2023
12:30pm – 1:30pm Eastern

Digital Preservation Storage 101

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 organization'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 organization's needs for storage.
 
Participants who are eligible Certified Archivists earn 1 Archival Recertification Credit (ARCs) through the Academy of Certified Archivists.

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$45
Copy of student ID required. Please email a copy to [email protected]

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Jul 13, 2023

NJ Emergency Preparedness Workshop

In-person workshop

Registration deadline: July 6, 2023
Maximum class size: 30
Location: Princeton University Library

Join cultural heritage organizations, emergency management personnel, and government departments in New Jersey for a hands-on workshop on emergency preparedness and response! This in-person workshop will supplement participating institutions’ internal disaster planning activities and include opportunities for kinetic learning. Priority will be given to registrants from New Jersey.

Participants will: 

  • Receive training in risk assessment and mitigation, emergency preparedness and response, and related emergency planning topics; 
  • Build relationships with nearby institutions to facilitate collaboration, e.g. on policy building and supply purchases;  
  • Walk through an instructor-facilitated scenario (table-top exercise) to simulate the experience of responding to a disaster;  
  • Acquire hands-on experience with salvage techniques for formats commonly found in cultural collections, including books, documents, photographs, and audiovisual materials; and 
  • Gain an understanding of how disasters can physically impact their collections and how they can be “first responders” for collections salvage. 

Who should attend?

This workshop is open to individuals in New Jersey associated with cultural heritage organizations, such as libraries, archives, museums, and historical societies; government departments and personnel, including town clerks; and offices involved with emergency management and public safety.   

This workshop belongs to a training series taking place along the Atlantic Coast and is funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. For more information, please see our project page.

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$50
Copy of student ID required. Please email a copy to [email protected]

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Jul 13, 2023
12:30pm – 1:30pm Eastern

Getting Ready for Preservation Grant Season

Live online webinar

Registration deadline: July 11, 2023
Maximum class size: 300
Instructor: Alison Fulmer, Preservation Specialist, NEDCC
Location: online

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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Free
Copy of student ID required. Please email a copy to [email protected]

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Jul 18, 2023
12:30pm – 1:30pm Eastern

Planning for Reformatting Field Recordings

Live online webinar

Registration deadline: July 16, 2023
Maximum class size: 300
Instructor: Karl Fleck, Associate Audio Preservation Engineer, NEDCC
Location: online

Field recordings, audio recordings made outside a recording studio, are unique; they are oftentimes created in uncontrolled environments with consumer-grade equipment by untrained audio recordists. This makes their long-term management and preservation especially challenging. This webinar explores the special technical challenges presented in field recordings and offers solutions for caring for your one-of-a-kind recordings. Participants will also see case studies that show a variety of audio formats and their preservation concerns.

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$45
Copy of student ID required. Please email a copy to [email protected]

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Jul 20, 2023
2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern

Digitizing Photographs

Live online webinar

Registration deadline: July 18, 2023
Maximum class size: 300
Instructor: Sami Wright, Associate Collections Photographer, NEDCC
Location: online

This webinar provides an in-depth overview of photograph digitization. Digitizing photographic collections can foster research, engage users, and help preserve the original objects, but a one-size-fits-all approach to reformatting will not provide the best results given the variety of photographic formats and processes that exist. This two-hour webinar will address prioritizing materials for reformatting based upon preservation needs, the benefits and drawbacks of various digitization methods, equipment options and workflows, and present considerations related to file formats and resolution to assist you in choosing an approach that is right for your project. While not exhaustive, the webinar will address glass- and film-based negatives and slides; daguerreotypes, ambroytpes, and tintypes; photographic prints ranging from carte-de-visites to panoramas; and photograph albums.

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$95
Copy of student ID required. Please email a copy to [email protected]

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Jul 25, 2023
9:00am – 4:30pm Eastern

MD Emergency Preparedness Workshop

In-person workshop

Registration deadline: July 18, 2023
Maximum class size: 30
Location: UMB Libraries

Join cultural heritage organizations, emergency management personnel, and government departments in Maryland for a hands-on workshop on emergency preparedness and response! This in-person workshop will supplement participating institutions’ internal disaster planning activities and include opportunities for kinetic learning. Priority will be given to registrants from Maryland.

Participants will: 

  • Receive training in risk assessment and mitigation, emergency preparedness and response, and related emergency planning topics; 
  • Build relationships with nearby institutions to facilitate collaboration, e.g. on policy building and supply purchases;  
  • Walk through an instructor-facilitated scenario (table-top exercise) to simulate the experience of responding to a disaster;  
  • Acquire hands-on experience with salvage techniques for formats commonly found in cultural collections, including books, documents, photographs, and audiovisual materials; and 
  • Gain an understanding of how disasters can physically impact their collections and how they can be “first responders” for collections salvage. 

Who should attend?

This workshop is open to individuals in Maryland associated with cultural heritage organizations, such as libraries, archives, museums, and historical societies; government departments and personnel, including town clerks; and offices involved with emergency management and public safety.   

This workshop belongs to a training series taking place along the Atlantic Coast and is funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. For more information, please see our project page.

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$50
Copy of student ID required. Please email a copy to [email protected]

REGISTER

Aug 3, 2023
2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern

Moving and Renovation: Collections Concerns

Live online webinar

Registration deadline: August 1, 2023
Maximum class size: 300
Instructor: Tara Puyat, Preservation Specialist, NEDCC
Location: online

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
Copy of student ID required. Please email a copy to [email protected]

REGISTER

Aug 8, 2023
9:00am – 4:30pm Eastern

CT Emergency Preparedness Workshop

In-person workshop

Registration deadline: August 1, 2023
Maximum class size: 30
Location: the New Haven Museum in New Haven, CT

Join cultural heritage organizations, emergency management personnel, and government departments in Connecticut for a hands-on workshop on emergency preparedness and response! This in-person workshop will supplement participating institutions’ internal disaster planning activities and include opportunities for kinetic learning. Priority will be given to registrants from Connecticut.

Participants will: 

  • Receive training in risk assessment and mitigation, emergency preparedness and response, and related emergency planning topics; 
  • Build relationships with nearby institutions to facilitate collaboration, e.g. on policy building and supply purchases;  
  • Walk through an instructor-facilitated scenario (table-top exercise) to simulate the experience of responding to a disaster;  
  • Acquire hands-on experience with salvage techniques for formats commonly found in cultural collections, including books, documents, photographs, and audiovisual materials; and 
  • Gain an understanding of how disasters can physically impact their collections and how they can be “first responders” for collections salvage. 

Who should attend?

This workshop is open to individuals in Connecticut associated with cultural heritage organizations, such as libraries, archives, museums, and historical societies; government departments and personnel, including town clerks; and offices involved with emergency management and public safety.   

This workshop belongs to a training series taking place along the Atlantic Coast and is funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. For more information, please see our project page.

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$50
Copy of student ID required. Please email a copy to [email protected]

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Aug 8, 2023
12:30pm – 1:30pm Eastern

Preventing and Responding to Mold in Book and Paper Collections

Live online webinar

Registration deadline: August 6, 2023
Maximum class size: 300
Instructor: Bexx Caswell-Olson, Director of Book Conservation, NEDCC
Location: online

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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$45
Copy of student ID required. Please email a copy to [email protected]

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Aug 17, 2023
9:00am – 4:30am Eastern

ME Emergency Preparedness Workshop

In-person workshop

Registration deadline: August 10, 2023
Maximum class size: 30
Location: Portland Museum of Art, Maine

Join cultural heritage organizations, emergency management personnel, and government departments in Maine for a hands-on workshop on emergency preparedness and response! This in-person workshop will supplement participating institutions’ internal disaster planning activities and include opportunities for kinetic learning. Priority will be given to registrants from Maine.

Participants will: 

  • Receive training in risk assessment and mitigation, emergency preparedness and response, and related emergency planning topics; 
  • Build relationships with nearby institutions to facilitate collaboration, e.g. on policy building and supply purchases;  
  • Walk through an instructor-facilitated scenario (table-top exercise) to simulate the experience of responding to a disaster;  
  • Acquire hands-on experience with salvage techniques for formats commonly found in cultural collections, including books, documents, photographs, and audiovisual materials; and 
  • Gain an understanding of how disasters can physically impact their collections and how they can be “first responders” for collections salvage. 

Who should attend?

This workshop is open to individuals in Maine associated with cultural heritage organizations, such as libraries, archives, museums, and historical societies; government departments and personnel, including town clerks; and offices involved with emergency management and public safety.   

This workshop belongs to a training series taking place along the Atlantic Coast and is funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. For more information, please see our project page.

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$50
Copy of student ID required. Please email a copy to [email protected]

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Aug 17, 2023
Day 1:
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Day 2:
2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern

Managing an Environmental Monitoring Program (2 sessions)

Registration deadline: August 15, 2023
Maximum class size: 300
Instructor: Eli Boyne, Preservation Specialist, NEDCC
Location: online
Part 1: 8/17/2023
Part 2: 8/24/2023
 
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. 
                                                                                      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.

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$200
Copy of student ID required. Please email a copy to [email protected]

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Aug 22, 2023
12:30pm – 1:30pm Eastern

Identifying and Assessing Grooved Media

Live online webinar

Registration deadline: August 20, 2023
Maximum class size: 300
Instructor: Julia Hawkins, IRENE Audio Preservation Engineer, NEDCC
Location: online

Early grooved audio formats may be found in many unexpected places, and their management can be intimidating due to their variety, fragility and the general lack of standardization in their production. This webinar will provide a brief overview of the history of grooved audio media, and provide guidance on the identification and management of these formats. This webinar will cover how to identify different cylinders, discs and dictation formats, and provide relevant details on their composition, characteristics and manufacturing history. Participants will finish this webinar with a better understanding of grooved audio formats and how to pragmatically prioritize and plan for their long-term preservation. 

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$45
Copy of student ID required. Please email a copy to [email protected]

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Aug 29, 2023
12:30pm – 1:30pm Eastern

Care and Reformatting of Microfilm

Live online webinar

Registration deadline: August 27, 2023
Maximum class size: 300
Instructor: Terrance D’Ambrosio, Director of Imaging Services, NEDCC
Location: online
Have you inherited a microfilm collection but are unsure how to properly preserve and provide access to it? Or are you maintaining the collection you’ve had for years but seeking options for improving access and minimizing wear to the originals? The webinar will first provide an introduction to micro formats (including microfiche, microfilm, and more) and the role they’ve played in preserving and disseminating information, from their introduction until today. It will then move on to cover the best practices of microfilm storage, housing, handling, and use. The webinar will conclude with a discussion of the digitization options available for microfilm as well as questions to consider when taking on a microfilm digitization project.
 

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$45
Copy of student ID required. Please email a copy to [email protected]

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Aug 31, 2023
2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern

Writing a Collection Management Policy: Step-by-Step

Live online webinar

Registration deadline: August 29, 2023
Maximum class size: 300
Instructor: Tara Puyat, Preservation Specialist, NEDCC
Location: online

Does your organization need to write its first collection management policy or update one that's already been written? NEDCC's Preservation Services is here to help. This webinar will cover the essential components of a collection management policy for libraries, archives, and other cultural heritage organizations. Participants will learn how to write a collection management policy that standardizes the acquisition, management, preservation, and provision of access to collections in their organization.

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$95
Copy of student ID required. Please email a copy to [email protected]

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Sep 6, 2023
9:00am – 4:30pm Eastern

RI Emergency Preparedness Workshop

In-person workshop

Registration deadline: August 30, 2023
Maximum class size: 30
Instructor: Providence Public Library

Join cultural heritage organizations, emergency management personnel, and government departments in Rhode Island for a hands-on workshop on emergency preparedness and response! This in-person workshop will supplement participating institutions’ internal disaster planning activities and include opportunities for kinetic learning. Priority will be given to registrants from Rhode Island.

Participants will: 

  • Receive training in risk assessment and mitigation, emergency preparedness and response, and related emergency planning topics; 
  • Build relationships with nearby institutions to facilitate collaboration, e.g. on policy building and supply purchases;  
  • Walk through an instructor-facilitated scenario (table-top exercise) to simulate the experience of responding to a disaster;  
  • Acquire hands-on experience with salvage techniques for formats commonly found in cultural collections, including books, documents, photographs, and audiovisual materials; and 
  • Gain an understanding of how disasters can physically impact their collections and how they can be “first responders” for collections salvage. 

Who should attend?

This workshop is open to individuals in Rhode Island associated with cultural heritage organizations, such as libraries, archives, museums, and historical societies; government departments and personnel, including town clerks; and offices involved with emergency management and public safety.   

This workshop belongs to a training series taking place along the Atlantic Coast and is funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. For more information, please see our project page.

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$50
Copy of student ID required. Please email a copy to [email protected]

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Sep 21, 2023
9:00am – 4:30pm Eastern

MA Emergency Preparedness Workshop

In-person workshop

Registration deadline: September 14, 2023
Maximum class size: 30
Location: Eastham Public Library

Join cultural heritage organizations, emergency management personnel, and government departments in Massachusetts for a hands-on workshop on emergency preparedness and response! This in-person workshop will supplement participating institutions’ internal disaster planning activities and include opportunities for kinetic learning. Priority will be given to registrants from Massachusetts.

Participants will: 

  • Receive training in risk assessment and mitigation, emergency preparedness and response, and related emergency planning topics; 
  • Build relationships with nearby institutions to facilitate collaboration, e.g. on policy building and supply purchases;  
  • Walk through an instructor-facilitated scenario (table-top exercise) to simulate the experience of responding to a disaster;  
  • Acquire hands-on experience with salvage techniques for formats commonly found in cultural collections, including books, documents, photographs, and audiovisual materials; and 
  • Gain an understanding of how disasters can physically impact their collections and how they can be “first responders” for collections salvage. 

Who should attend?

This workshop is open to individuals in Massachusetts associated with cultural heritage organizations, such as libraries, archives, museums, and historical societies; government departments and personnel, including town clerks; and offices involved with emergency management and public safety.   

This workshop belongs to a training series taking place along the Atlantic Coast and is funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. For more information, please see our project page.

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$50
Copy of student ID required. Please email a copy to [email protected]

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On Demand Programs

Original
Broadcast
Date
Program Name Registration Fee
for Each
Individual

Free Available any time!

NEDCC Preservation Training Videos

Maximum class size: 500

Visit NEDCC's YouTube Channel for Free Training Videos, Conservation Shorts, and more. You’ll find the playlist of free preservation training videos at https://www.nedcc.org/preservationvideos 

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Free
Copy of student ID required. Please email a copy to [email protected]

WATCH

Paid

Feb 10, 2022

Moving and Renovation: Collections Concerns

Maximum class size: 100
Instructor: Stephanie Garafolo, Associate Preservation Specialist, NEDCC
Location: Webinar Recording

 

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.

Participants who are eligible Certified Archivists earn 2 Archival Recertification Credits (ARCs) through the Academy of Certified Archivists.

Duration: 2 hrs.

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$70
Copy of student ID required. Please email a copy to [email protected]

PURCHASE

Jun 22, 2021

Building an Easy Digital Preservation Workflow with Small Tools

Maximum class size: 100
Instructor: Ann Marie Willer, Director of Preservation Services, NEDCC
Location: Webinar recording


PLEASE NOTE:
 
After purchase allow 24-48 hours to receive a login and password to access this webinar session. 

 
Ready to move from theory to practice with digital preservation at your institution? This webinar shows attendees an example digital preservation workflow. Participants will learn about the preservation activities that the workflow supports and receive a step-by-step demonstration of the workflow in action. Tools include DataAccessioner, Fixity by AVP, and Exactly by AVP. (Note that some of these tools are no longer free or supported, so this webinar recording is offered at a discounted rate.)
 
Duration: 2 hours

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$35
Copy of student ID required. Please email a copy to [email protected]

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May 25, 2021

Salvaging Damaged Books, Paper, and AV Collections

Maximum class size: 100
Instructor: Annie Matthys, former Preservation Specialist, NEDCC
Location: Webinar Recording
 
PLEASE NOTE: After purchase allow 24-48 hours to receive a login and password to access this webinar session. 
 
Disasters in or around our institutions can lead to loss in cultural heritage collections. While preventing and planning for disasters are important pieces of an overall preservation strategy, there may come a time when you need to recover your collections following an incident. This webinar covers strategies for prioritizing and triaging your collections for recovery, as well as techniques for salvaging books, works on paper, and audiovisual materials.
 
Duration: 2 hours

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$70
Copy of student ID required. Please email a copy to [email protected]

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May 11, 2021

In Perpetuity: Tips for Municipal Clerks and Government Agencies

Maximum class size: 100
Instructor: Annie Matthys, former Preservation Specialist, NEDCC
Location: Webinar Recording
 
PLEASE NOTE: After purchase allow 24-48 hours to receive a login and password to access this webinar session. 

Town, municipal, and county clerks care for historic ledgers, documents, and other records, while fulfilling everyday responsibilities to the community. By applying the preservation practices in this training webinar, municipal records holders can make the best decisions for the care and handling of their records today, while ensuring that they will be accessible for future generations. The methods and goals discussed in this webinar will help take the worry out of your responsibilities to your records.

 

Duration: 1.5 hours

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$50
Copy of student ID required. Please email a copy to [email protected]

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Mar 24, 2020

Diving Deeper with Digital Preservation Tools Using the Command Line

Maximum class size: 100
Instructor: Sean Ferguson, former Associate Preservation Specialist, NEDCC
Location: Webinar Recording


PLEASE NOTE: After purchase allow 24-48 hours to receive a login and password to access this webinar session. 
 

Most digital preservation software uses free, smaller tools that run on the command line. This webinar introduces attendees to Windows command line tools, including ROBOCOPY, MD5DEEP, FIDO, EXIFTOOL, and BagIt. Participants will receive an introduction to the command line and a demonstration of these tools in a workflow that breaks down the steps most digital preservation software automates for you. Watch this webinar if you want to learn more about the command line, gain a deeper practical understanding of digital preservation activities, and make more informed decisions about the workflows you build. Watch Building an Easy Digital Preservation Workflow with Small Tools to learn how to use more free digital preservation tools and build your workflow.

Duration: 2 hours

 

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$70
Copy of student ID required. Please email a copy to [email protected]

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Jan 17, 2019

Caring for Architectural Records

Maximum class size: 100
Instructor: Claire Grund, former Paper Conservator, NEDCC
Location: Webinar Recording
 
PLEASE NOTE: After purchase allow 24-48 hours to receive a login and password to access this webinar session.  
 

Oversized items proliferate in historic collections, as well as in the records of municipal and business organizations. They are found rolled in boxes, loose in drawers, and folded in files. The size of these records pose challenges to handling and storage, and the materials and processes used in various modes of production complicate preservation. This webinar will present characteristics of oversized architectural records, address both ideal and practical solutions for storage, and prepare you for proper care and handling so that these materials in your collection remain usable for as long as possible.

Duration: 1 hour 

 

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$35
Copy of student ID required. Please email a copy to [email protected]

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Registration fees and policies

Registration fees

Fees are for individual registrants.

One-hour webinars, live: $45 per person
One-hour webinars, "On Demand" recordings: $35 per person
Two-hour webinars, live: $95 per person
Two-hour webinars, "On Demand" recordings: $70 per person
Multi-session courses: pricing varies; student discount may be offered
In-person workshops: pricing varies

Discounts

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.).

Registration Policies

  • Early registration is strongly recommended due to limited capacity. See registration deadline listed for each class. 
  • No registrations will be accepted after the deadline date.
  • 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 if cancellation is made at least 48 hours before the start of the program. A cancellation made less than 48 hours before an event will not be refunded.
  • Questions about registration? Contact [email protected] or call 978-470-1010, ext. 226.

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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, 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 [email protected] for instructions.
  • Phone or Fax: No fax or telephone registrations will be accepted.

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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 three months following the live session.
  • To listen to the webinar session you will need earbuds, a headset, or speakers that connect to your computer. Be sure to test your audio connection in advance.
  • Before attending a webinar session, we recommend that you review and test your connection to ensure that you will be able to run the program successfully.

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Contact us

Questions about registration or need technical assistance? Contact [email protected], 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.

 

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