NEDCC: February Preservation Training

[Ryn Marchese]

The Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) is now operating from a new facility that supports the continued growth of our preservation work. Learn more about the facility and what it means for the future of NEDCC: https://www.nedcc.org/about/nedcc-stories/new-facility

FEBRUARY WEBINARS

Handling Book and Paper-Based Collections: A Primer for Staff, Interns, & Volunteers   

Web, Feb 4, 12:30-1:30pm EST   

This webinar is great for anyone new to handling rare/fragile materials and for anyone in need of a quick refresher.      

https://www.nedcc.org/event-template/?eventtemplate=40-handling-book-and-paperbased-collections-a-primer-for-staff-interns-volunteers   

Archives 101: Getting Started   

Tue, Feb 10, 12:30-1:30pm EST

This webinar is designed to identify foundational preservation principles and activities that can serve as guideposts when starting, or managing, an archive.   

https://www.nedcc.org/event-template/?eventtemplate=15-archives-101-getting-started   

Register early for online courses!   

Preservation 101   
Jan 29-Apr 16, 2026   
This 10-session online course 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.   

https://www.nedcc.org/event-template/?eventtemplate=31-preservation-101   

Writing a Disaster Plan   
May 5-7, 2026   

This 2-session online course empowers participants to complete the critical stages of becoming more prepared for the unexpected.   

https://www.nedcc.org/event-template/?eventtemplate=8-writing-a-disaster-plan-2-sessions    

Kindly,   

Ryn Marchese   

Marketing Manager   
Northeast Document Conservation Center   

nedcc.org | 978-470-1010   

Funding Opportunities   

Interested in a customized training program? See About Preservation Training at NEDCC for more information.

Some organizations and state agencies provide scholarship funding for NEDCC's training programs, such as the Digital Preservation Outreach & Education Network (DPOE-N). Contact them directly for details.

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