aserl-prof-dev-announce Mailing List: NEDCC: Jan 2026 Preservation Training Webinars Opportunities

[Ryn Marchese (RMarchese]

Greetings from the Northeast Document Conservation Center, a nonprofit that 
preserves cultural collections nationwide. Explore the list below for upcoming 
preservation training and workshops. Webinar registration includes SIX months 
of access to the recording. FREE webinar recordings are available on 
YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSqxpHY476Jy1ffYgdE6JahUxhHvoK155>.

01/08
Caring for Paper-Based Collections Webinar, 2-4pm EST
This webinar introduces the preservation of paper-based collections.
Register<https://www.nedcc.org/event-template/?eventtemplate=34-caring-for-paperbased-collections>


01/13
CALIFORNIA ONLY - Free Wet Salvage Workshop in Monterey: These in-person 
workshops are scheduled at locations throughout the state and are open only to 
participants working in California cultural organizations. Travel 
reimbursements are available.

Register<https://www.nedcc.org/preservation-training/training-currentlist#2-search=california%20wet%20salvage>

01/13

Digitizing Scrapbooks Webinar, 12:30-1:30pm EST
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>

01/15
Digitization: Planning for Success Webinar, 2-4pm EST
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.
Register<https://www.nedcc.org/event-template/?eventtemplate=6-digitization-planning-for-success>

01/20
Strategies for Acetate and Nitrate Negatives and Film Webinar, 2-4pm EST
This webinar, presented by NEDCC’s Director of Imaging Services, will cover all 
of the logistical complexities involved in a digitization/reformatting project 
that includes nitrocellulose- and cellulose acetate-based film, from packing 
and shipping to long-term storage and maintenance to the ethical dilemma of 
retention vs. disposal.
Register<https://www.nedcc.org/event-template/?eventtemplate=33-strategies-for-acetate-and-nitrate-negatives-and-film>


01/26—03/09 (6, 1.5 hr sessions)

Fundamentals of Photograph Preservation
The six-session online course offers an in-depth introduction to the 
preservation of photographs, including their identification, deterioration, and 
care.
Register<https://www.nedcc.org/event-template/?eventtemplate=30-fundamentals-of-photograph-preservation>

01/27
Starting an Archive: Preservation Basics Webinar, 12:30-1:30pm EST
This webinar is designed to identify foundational preservation principles and 
activities that can serve as guideposts when setting up or developing an 
archive.
Register<https://www.nedcc.org/event-template/?eventtemplate=15-starting-an-archive-preservation-basics>


01/29—04/16 (10, 2-hr sessions)
Preservation 101

The Preservation 101 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.
Register<https://www.nedcc.org/event-template/?eventtemplate=31-preservation-101>

Kindly,
Ryn Marchese

Marketing Manager
Northeast Document Conservation Center

nedcc.org | 978-470-1010

Funding 
Opportunities<https://www.nedcc.org/free-resources/funding-opportunities/overview>