Webinars and workshop on preservation

NEDCC has launched its new training calendar. Check out the Center's
educational programs, select the programs that meet your needs, and
sign up now. Early bird discounts are available.

New: Webinars: live online preservation training In response to
cutbacks in travel budgets, NEDCC is now offering a Preservation
Planning Webinar Series that will help institutions develop a plan
for the preservation of collection materials.

Selected upcoming webinar topics:

    Surveying Your Collection
    Storage and Handling of Collections Materials
    Collections Security
    Pest Management

NEDCC continues to offer a series of face-to-face workshops held at
the Center's headquarters in Andover, MA. These full-day workshops
cover general and specific topics in preservation, collections care,
and digitization, and many offer a hands-on component for gaining
skills in basic repair techniques.

Selected upcoming workshop topics:

    Digitization Basics
    Digitizing Vintage Photographs and Negatives
    Basic Book Repair
    Identification and Care of Photographs
    Care of Paintings

Preservation 101 - The Facilitated Version

Registration Now Open for this 6-month facilitated online course,
starting in October 2010. Participate in 22 hours of instructor-led
training time, earn Archival Recertification Credits or Certificate
of Completion, and exchange ideas with fellow participants in the
class forum, all for only $75 per session.

To see the complete list  of upcoming nedcc programs, go to:

    <URL:http://www.nedcc.org/education/training.calendar.php>

Questions about NEDCC's training programs? Contact:

    Donia Conn
    978-470-1010 ext. 220
    dconn<-at->nedcc<.>org

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educational programs, grant opportunity reminders, conservation
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