aserl-prof-dev-announce Mailing List: NEDCC: Preservation Webinars, Wet Salvage Workshop, and Free Services

[Ryn Marchese (RMarchese]

Greetings from the Northeast Document Conservation Center! Explore the list 
below for upcoming preservation webinars, a wet salvage workshop in 
Massachusetts, and year-round free services.

FREE SERVICES
>From conservation treatment proposals to preservation assessments and 
>training, NEDCC offers a range of services to help you meet your collections 
>care goals—at no cost!
Review the list of services here: 
https://northeastdocumentconservationcenter.createsend1.com/t/y-e-qstjjy-l-hl/


WEBINARS

Webinar registration includes 12 months of access to the webinar recording, and 
FREE webinar recordings are available on 
YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSqxpHY476Jy1ffYgdE6JahUxhHvoK155>.

08/19
Disaster and Emergency Planning Refresher (1 hr)
When was the last time you looked at your emergency and disaster plan? This is 
webinar is designed to a quick refresher of the basic concepts of preparing and 
planning for possible emergencies and disasters.
Register<https://www.nedcc.org/event-template/?eventtemplate=19-disaster-and-emergency-planning-refresher>

09/09
Celebrating with Collections! (1 hr, FREE)
Before you bring out your most precious items, you'll want to attend this 
introductory webinar to learn the basics about how to protect them during 
handling, scanning, and exhibition.
Register<https://www.nedcc.org/event-template/?eventtemplate=58-celebrating-with-collections>

09/16
Caring for Vellum-Bound Books (1 hr)
The instructor will walk participants through key terms, the mechanical 
structure of vellum bindings, common condition issues of vellum-bound books, 
and storage solutions for these materials.
Register<https://www.nedcc.org/event-template/?eventtemplate=59-caring-for-vellumbound-books>

09/18
Exhibiting Your Collections (1 hr)
This webinar will help you understand the risks of exhibition so that you can 
develop policies and guidelines to mitigate risks.
Register<https://www.nedcc.org/event-template/?eventtemplate=13-exhibiting-your-collections>

09/25
Exhibit Cradles for Bound Volumes (1.5 hr)
In this workshop we’ll review options for commercially available exhibit 
cradles and how to choose materials for use in constructing exhibit mounts.
Register<https://www.nedcc.org/event-template/?eventtemplate=14-exhibit-cradles-for-bound-volumes>

09/30
Digitizing Scrapbooks (1 hr)
This session provides an overview of digitizing scrapbooks, photo albums, and 
other unique bound items.
Register<https://www.nedcc.org/event-template/?eventtemplate=26-digitizing-scrapbooks>

MULTI-SESSION ONLINE COURSE

11/18-20
Digital Directions: Foundations for Digital Collections (3 half-days online)
Join us for a comprehensive overview of digital preservation, presented by 
information professionals with deep experience in the preservation of cultural 
heritage materials.
Learn more<https://www.nedcc.org/preservation-training/digital-directions-2025>

IN-PERSON WET SALVAGE WORKSHOP

09/10
Emergency Preparedness, Response & Salvage Workshop (Andover, MA)
This in-person workshop will introduce key concepts of disaster recovery 
including risk assessment, preparedness, response procedures, and recovery 
actions. Participants will leave having talked through two disaster scenarios 
with their peers and having practiced wet salvage techniques. Please register 
by August 15. Workshop may be cancelled if minimum registration is not met.
Register<https://www.nedcc.org/event-template/?eventtemplate=64-emergency-preparedness-response-salvage-workshop>

NEW RESOURCES

Preservation Leaflet: Celebrating with Collections
https://www.nedcc.org/free-resources/preservation-leaflets/1.-planning-and-prioritizing/1.7-celebrating-with-collections

Disaster Planning in California: Putting the "Ready—Or Not" Project in 
Perspective
https://www.nedcc.org/about/nedcc-stories/ron-california

Kindly,
Ryn Marchese

Marketing Manager
Northeast Document Conservation Center

nedcc.org | 978-470-1010