aserl-prof-dev-announce Mailing List: NEDCC: Upcoming Preservation Training

[Ryn Marchese (RMarchese]

Greetings from the Northeast Document Conservation Center, a nonprofit 
preserving cultural collections nationwide. Explore the list below for upcoming 
preservation training!


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.
https://www.nedcc.org/preservation-training/digital-directions-2025

Need funding? Check out the Digital Preservation Outreach and Education Network 
microgrants, which support individuals and institutions seeking professional 
development in digital preservation. https://www.dpoe.network/

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

10/29
Grant Writing for Collections Preservation (1 hr) FREE
Learn how to jump start a preservation project with an application for grant 
funding. Be ready for the next round of applications! This webinar is presented 
by an NEDCC Preservation Specialist and covers the issues that should be 
considered when preparing local, state, federal, and foundation grant 
applications.
Register<https://www.nedcc.org/event-template/?eventtemplate=20-grant-writing-for-collections-preservation>

Did you know? NEDCC offers free advice on planning proposals. Explore upcoming 
grant opportunities at 
https://www.nedcc.org/free-resources/funding-opportunities/overview

10/30
Personal Digital Archiving (1 hr)
This webinar will offer guidance and resources about preserving our “digital 
lives” – after all, digital files are today’s scrapbooks and personal 
collections.
Register<https://www.nedcc.org/event-template/?eventtemplate=27-personal-digital-archiving>

11/11
Creating Preservation-Quality Oral Histories (1 hr)  This session teaches 
participants about the technical considerations that go into making an oral 
history recording preservation-quality.
Register<https://www.nedcc.org/event-template/?eventtemplate=61-creating-preservationquality-oral-histories>

11/13
Digitizing Photographic Materials (2 hrs)
This webinar provides an in-depth overview of photograph digitization.
Register<https://www.nedcc.org/event-template/?eventtemplate=12-digitizing-photographic-materials>

11/18
History of the Book and its Structure (1 hr)
This webinar will provide an overview of the history of the book with a focus 
on the evolution of Western binding styles and techniques.
Register<https://www.nedcc.org/event-template/?eventtemplate=25-history-of-the-book-and-its-structure>

NEW STORIES

Policy Writing Consultation at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Library
https://www.nedcc.org/about/nedcc-stories/sdzwa

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