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The '''Northeast Document Conservation Center''' was founded in 1973 as a reaction to the growing problem of paper deterioration occurring in repositories in the New England area. Since its inception, the Center has provided institutions and organizations, as well as [[library science|librarians]], [[art conservation|conservators]], [[Preservation: Library and Archival Science|preservationists]], and [[museum]] professionals, with help in learning proper care and procedures to better preserve the integrity of their collections. They provide a variety of services such as imaging, surveys and consultations, [[digitizing|digitations]], as well as [[Disaster Recovery Plan|disaster planning]] and assistance. Their educational opportunities include the provision of workshops, conferences, and specialized trainings. Additional online courses are available, as well. Some of the workshops include basic preservation, collections care, emergency preparedness, [[integrated pest management|integrated pest management (IPM)]], identification and care of photographs, basic and intermediate book repair, basic paper repair, preservation of scrapbooks, preservation technologies, holdings maintenance, creating and maintaining digital collections ([[digital preservation]]), scanning training, and grant writing. |
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The '''Northeast Document Conservation Center''' (NEDCC) was founded in 1973. It is the first non-profit conservation center in the United States to specialize in the [[Preservation (library and archival science)|preservation]] of paper-based library and archival materials.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NEDCC Northeast Document Conservation Center {{!}} The Sustainable Heritage Network |url=https://sustainableheritagenetwork.org/community/nedcc-northeast-document-conservation-center |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=sustainableheritagenetwork.org}}</ref> |
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NEDCC was initiated by the state librarians of the six [[New England]] states, who agreed to cooperate to provide services to [[non-profit]] institutions in the region. It was established with [[start-up]] funds from the [[Council on Library Resources]], the [[New England Library Board]], and other donors. From 1973 to 1980, the Center functioned as an arm of the New England Library Board. In 1980, it incorporated as a private, [[non-profit organization]], providing services nationally. |
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One of the educational programs that NEDCC provides is the School for Scanning. Started in 1995, it targets a large audience of not only librarians and archivists, but also administrators, museum professionals, and IT professionals. Within 10 years, it has begun to reflect the growth of digitization infrastructure<ref>{{cite journal |last= Russell |first=Ann |coauthors= |year=2007 |month= |title=Training Professionals to Preserve Digital Heritage: The School for Scanning |journal=Library Trends |volume=56 |issue=1 |pages= 288–97}}</ref>. It also focuses on topics such as copyright, media longevity, and descriptive metadata. |
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NEDCC performs [[book conservation]], [[paper conservation]], [[photograph conservation]], Asian paintings conservation, collections surveys, [[digitization]], and audio preservation with the [[IRENE (technology)|IRENE]] technology, on a fee-for-service basis. Through its Preservation Services office, NEDCC also provides preservation needs assessments, training programs including workshops and webinars, consultations, resources, and disaster assistance. NEDCC presents a yearly national conference, "Digital Directions", on creating sustainable digital collections.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Northeast Document Conservation Center {{!}} Society of American Archivists |url=https://www2.archivists.org/consultants/northeast-document-conservation-center |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=www2.archivists.org}}</ref> NEDCC assists repositories, performing arts institutions, religious organizations, hospitals, social service agencies, labor unions, zoos, and botanical gardens as well as private and family collectors.{{citation needed|date=August 2022}} |
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The Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) was founded in 1973. It is the first non-profit conservation center in the United States to specialize in the preservation of paper-based library and archival materials.[1]
NEDCC was initiated by the state librarians of the six New England states, who agreed to cooperate to provide services to non-profit institutions in the region. It was established with start-up funds from the Council on Library Resources, the New England Library Board, and other donors. From 1973 to 1980, the Center functioned as an arm of the New England Library Board. In 1980, it incorporated as a private, non-profit organization, providing services nationally.
NEDCC performs book conservation, paper conservation, photograph conservation, Asian paintings conservation, collections surveys, digitization, and audio preservation with the IRENE technology, on a fee-for-service basis. Through its Preservation Services office, NEDCC also provides preservation needs assessments, training programs including workshops and webinars, consultations, resources, and disaster assistance. NEDCC presents a yearly national conference, "Digital Directions", on creating sustainable digital collections.[2] NEDCC assists repositories, performing arts institutions, religious organizations, hospitals, social service agencies, labor unions, zoos, and botanical gardens as well as private and family collectors.[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ^ "NEDCC Northeast Document Conservation Center | The Sustainable Heritage Network". sustainableheritagenetwork.org. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
- ^ "Northeast Document Conservation Center | Society of American Archivists". www2.archivists.org. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
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