aserl-prof-dev-announce Mailing List: NEDCC: March 2026 Preservation Training

[Ryn Marchese (RMarchese]

Greetings from the Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC), a nonprofit 
that preserves cultural collections nationwide. Explore the list below for 
upcoming preservation training.

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

WEBINARS

Writing Grants for Audio Preservation and Reformatting (FREE)
Tue, Mar 3, 12:30-1:30pm EST
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.
https://www.nedcc.org/event-template/?eventtemplate=35-writing-grants-for-audio-preservation-and-reformatting

Digitizing Oversized Materials
Wed, Mar 11, 12:30-1:30pm EDT
This webinar will explore the role that conservation plays to ensure the best 
quality capture.
https://www.nedcc.org/event-template/?eventtemplate=37-digitizing-oversized-materials

Strategies for Oversize Collections
Thu, Mar 19, 2-3pm EDT
This webinar instructs participants on good practices for caring for oversized 
materials in their collections.
https://www.nedcc.org/event-template/?eventtemplate=70-strategies-for-oversized-collections

Surface Cleaning Techniques for Paper-Based Collections
Tue, Mar 24, 12:30-1:30pm EDT
In this 1-hour "hands on" webinar, participants will learn about various 
surface cleaning methods that can be safely used to clean books and paper. 
Using a combination of lecture and live demonstration, the pros and cons and 
appropriate application of each method will be discussed.
https://www.nedcc.org/event-template/?eventtemplate=32-surface-cleaning-techniques-for-paperbased-collections

Writing a Disaster Plan
Jun 16, 18 (2-hour sessions, EDT)
Having a disaster plan is an important part of collections stewardship. This 
two-part 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

Ryn Marchese
Marketing Manager
Northeast Document Conservation Center
600 Federal Street, Suite 100-S, Andover, MA 01810
nedcc.org<https://www.nedcc.org/> | 978-470-1010

MORE INFO:
A number of funding agencies make grants available for conservation treatment, 
digitization, audio reformatting, and other preservation activities. NEDCC can 
help plan and carry out these grant-funded activities and can offer advice on 
planning proposals: Funding 
Opportunities<https://www.nedcc.org/free-resources/funding-opportunities/overview>

Interested in a customized training program? See About Preservation Training at 
NEDCC<https://www.nedcc.org/preservation-training/training-about> 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.