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
| Date and Time | Program Name | Registration Fee for Each Individual |
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| Mar 9, 2023 2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern |
10 Practical Steps for Getting Started with Digital Preservation
Live online webinar 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.
Participants who are eligible Certified Archivists earn 2 Archival Recertification Credits (ARCs) through the Academy of Certified Archivists.
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$95 | REGISTRATION IS |
| Mar 21, 2023 2:00pm – 3:30pm Eastern |
Community-Driven Archives: Empowering Historically Marginalized Communities
Live online webinar Registration deadline: March 19, 2023
Maximum class size: 310 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. |
Free | REGISTRATION IS |
| Mar 23, 2023 12:30pm – 1:30pm Eastern |
FADGI Demystified
Live online webinar Registration deadline: March 21, 2023
Maximum class size: 300 Instructor: Terrance D'Ambrosio, Director of Imaging Services 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 (ARCs) through the Academy of Certified Archivists.
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$45 | REGISTRATION IS |
| Mar 28, 2023 2:00pm – 3:30pm Eastern |
Caring for Scrapbooks
Live online webinar Registration deadline: March 26, 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. Note: Sign up for "Digitizing Scrapbooks" on April 4 to learn about imaging scrapbooks in your collections. Participants who are eligible Certified Archivists earn 1 Archival Recertification Credit (ARCs) through the Academy of Certified Archivists.
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$70 | |
| Mar 30, 2023 2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern |
Fundamentals of AV Preservation (6 sessions)
Facilitated course 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.
Class Dates:
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.
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$375 Student fee: $280 |
SORRY, THIS CLASS IS FULL |
| Mar 31, 2023 9:00am – 4:30pm Eastern |
NC Emergency Preparedness Workshop
In-person workshop Maximum class size: 30
Location: North Carolina Museum of Art Join cultural heritage organizations, emergency management personnel, and government departments in North Carolina 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. Please note this is for North Carolina ONLY.Participants will:
Who should attend?This workshop is open to individuals in North Carolina 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. |
$50 | |
| Apr 4, 2023 12:30pm – 1:30am Eastern |
Digitizing Scrapbooks
Live online webinar Registration deadline: April 2, 2023
Maximum class size: 300 Instructor: Meredith Moore, Associate Collections Photographer, NEDCC Location: Live webinar
Participants who are eligible Certified Archivists earn 1 Archival Recertification Credit (ARCs) through the Academy of Certified Archivists. |
$45 | |
| Apr 11, 2023 12:30pm – 1:30pm Eastern |
How to Host a Community Scanning Day - Free Webinar
Live online webinar 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.
Participants who are eligible Certified Archivists earn 1 Archival Recertification Credit (ARCs) through the Academy of Certified Archivists.
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Free | |
| Apr 25, 2023 12:30pm – 1:30pm Eastern |
Thinking Outside the Box When Boxing
Live online webinar 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.
Participants who are eligible Certified Archivists earn 1 Archival Recertification Credit (ARCs) through the Academy of Certified Archivists.
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$45 | |
| May 2, 2023 12:30pm – 1:30pm Eastern |
Writing Grants for Audio Preservation and Reformatting - Free Webinar
Live online webinar Registration deadline: April 30, 2023
Maximum class size: 298 Instructor: Bryce Roe, Director of Audio Preservation Services, NEDCC Location: Live webinar 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.
Participants who are eligible Certified Archivists earn 1 Archival Recertification Credit (ARCs) through the Academy of Certified Archivists.
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Free | |
| May 3, 2023 12:30pm – 1:30pm Eastern |
Personal Digital Archiving - Free Webinar
Live online webinar Registration deadline: May 1, 2023
Maximum class size: 300 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.
Participants who are eligible Certified Archivists earn 1 Archival Recertification Credit (ARCs) through the Academy of Certified Archivists.
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Free | SORRY, THIS CLASS IS FULL |
| May 23, 2023 2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern |
Digitization: Planning for Success
Live online webinar Registration deadline: May 21, 2023
Maximum class size: 310 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.
Participants who are eligible Certified Archivists earn 2 Archival Recertification Credits (ARCs) through the Academy of Certified Archivists.
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$95 | |
| May 25, 2023 2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern |
Exhibiting Your Collections
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.
Participants who are eligible Certified Archivists earn 2 Archival Recertification Credits (ARCs) through the Academy of Certified Archivists.
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$95 |
On Demand Programs
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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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| 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. |
$70 | |
| 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
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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
$50 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
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.
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.
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.
- Update your Zoom Client for Meetings: https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting
- Run the Adobe Connect Connection Test:
http://nedcc.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm
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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(Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these resources do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.)