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The Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) is a non-profit, regional [[conservation]] center, specializing in the [[preservation]] of library and archival materials. It was founded in 1973 in response to growing alarm about the monumental scope of the paper deterioration problem facing collection-holding institutions. Its purpose is to provide the highest quality conservation services to institutions that do not have in-house conservation facilities or that require specialized expertise and to private collectors. The Center was initiated by the state librarians of the six [[New England]] states, who recognized that a multi-state facility was needed. They agreed to cooperate across state lines to create a facility that would serve all non-profit institutions in the region. Given the acute shortage of paper and book conservators and the high cost of equipping a laboratory, a cooperative approach has proven the most effective solution to the problem of making conservation services broadly available. |
The Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) is a non-profit, regional [[conservation]] center, specializing in the [[preservation]] of library and archival materials. It was founded in 1973 in response to growing alarm about the monumental scope of the paper deterioration problem facing collection-holding institutions. Its purpose is to provide the highest quality conservation services to institutions that do not have in-house conservation facilities or that require specialized expertise and to private collectors. The Center was initiated by the state librarians of the six [[New England]] states, who recognized that a multi-state facility was needed. They agreed to cooperate across state lines to create a facility that would serve all non-profit institutions in the region. Given the acute shortage of paper and book conservators and the high cost of equipping a laboratory, a cooperative approach has proven the most effective solution to the problem of making conservation services broadly available. |
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The Center was established with start-up funds from the [http://www.clir.org Council on Library Resources], the New England Library Board, and other donors. For seven years the Center functioned as an arm of the New England Library Board. In 1980, it incorporated as a private, non-profit organization. Since then, the Center’s regional area has been extended to include New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware; however, the Center serves clients across the country. Today NEDCC is governed by a board of directors that includes state librarians, business leaders and distinguished colleagues. |
The Center was established with start-up funds from the [http://www.clir.org Council on Library Resources], the New England Library Board, and other donors. For seven years the Center functioned as an arm of the New England Library Board. In 1980, it incorporated as a private, non-profit organization. Since then, the Center’s regional area has been extended to include New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware; however, the Center serves clients across the country. Today NEDCC is governed by a board of directors that includes state librarians, business leaders and distinguished colleagues. |
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NEDCC performs book conservation, paper conservation, collection surveys, preservation microfilming, [[digitization]], and photograph duplication on a fee-for-service basis. Through its field service office, it also provides consultation, workshops, educational conferences, and disaster assistance. NEDCC also presents national conferences on creating sustainable digital collections, including: |
NEDCC performs book conservation, paper conservation, collection surveys, preservation microfilming, [[digitization]], and photograph duplication on a fee-for-service basis. Through its field service office, it also provides consultation, workshops, educational conferences, and disaster assistance. NEDCC also presents national conferences on creating sustainable digital collections, including: |
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*'''Digital Directions: Fundamentals of Creating and Managing Digital Collections''', an updated version of the Center’s long-running School for Scanning, which was first presented in 1995. This popular conference has kept up with evolving standards and practices over the years, and the new name reflects its expanded content, which now encompasses the full life-cycle of digital objects, from planning to creation to sustainability. |
*'''Digital Directions: Fundamentals of Creating and Managing Digital Collections''', an updated version of the Center’s long-running School for Scanning, which was first presented in 1995. This popular conference has kept up with evolving standards and practices over the years, and the new name reflects its expanded content, which now encompasses the full life-cycle of digital objects, from planning to creation to sustainability. |
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*'''Persistence of Memory: Sustaining Digital Collections''', taught by a faculty of national experts and providing information about the latest developments in [[digital preservation]] to help institutions with the life-cycle management of digital collections. |
*'''Persistence of Memory: Sustaining Digital Collections''', taught by a faculty of national experts and providing information about the latest developments in [[digital preservation]] to help institutions with the life-cycle management of digital collections. |
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NEDCC has served thousands of non-profit institutions through its laboratory services, consultations and educational programs. Clients range from large institutions such as the [[National Archives]], [[Boston Public Library]], [http://web.baseballhalloffame.org/index.jsp The Baseball Hall of Fame], and [[Harvard University]], to small public libraries, town clerks’ offices and local historical societies. In addition to helping institutions whose major purpose is to serve as repositories, NEDCC assists a wide variety of other organizations. These include performing arts institutions, religious organizations, hospitals, social service agencies, labor unions, zoos, and botanical gardens as well as private collectors. |
NEDCC has served thousands of non-profit institutions through its laboratory services, consultations and educational programs. Clients range from large institutions such as the [[National Archives]], [[Boston Public Library]], [http://web.baseballhalloffame.org/index.jsp The Baseball Hall of Fame], and [[Harvard University]], to small public libraries, town clerks’ offices and local historical societies. In addition to helping institutions whose major purpose is to serve as repositories, NEDCC assists a wide variety of other organizations. These include performing arts institutions, religious organizations, hospitals, social service agencies, labor unions, zoos, and botanical gardens as well as private collectors. |
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Examples of projects undertaken at the Center include the conservation treatment of historic artifacts such as [[Lewis and Clark]]’s elk skin journal, the [[Emancipation Proclamation]], and [[Babe Ruth]]’s personal scrapbook. |
Examples of projects undertaken at the Center include the conservation treatment of historic artifacts such as [[Lewis and Clark]]’s elk skin journal, the [[Emancipation Proclamation]], and [[Babe Ruth]]’s personal scrapbook. |
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[http://www.nedcc.org Northeast Document Conservation Center] |
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[http://www.rap-arcc.org/ Regional Alliance for Preservation] |
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Revision as of 18:05, 2 October 2008
The Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) is a non-profit, regional conservation center, specializing in the preservation of library and archival materials. It was founded in 1973 in response to growing alarm about the monumental scope of the paper deterioration problem facing collection-holding institutions. Its purpose is to provide the highest quality conservation services to institutions that do not have in-house conservation facilities or that require specialized expertise and to private collectors. The Center was initiated by the state librarians of the six New England states, who recognized that a multi-state facility was needed. They agreed to cooperate across state lines to create a facility that would serve all non-profit institutions in the region. Given the acute shortage of paper and book conservators and the high cost of equipping a laboratory, a cooperative approach has proven the most effective solution to the problem of making conservation services broadly available.
The Center was established with start-up funds from the Council on Library Resources, the New England Library Board, and other donors. For seven years the Center functioned as an arm of the New England Library Board. In 1980, it incorporated as a private, non-profit organization. Since then, the Center’s regional area has been extended to include New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware; however, the Center serves clients across the country. Today NEDCC is governed by a board of directors that includes state librarians, business leaders and distinguished colleagues.
NEDCC performs book conservation, paper conservation, collection surveys, preservation microfilming, digitization, and photograph duplication on a fee-for-service basis. Through its field service office, it also provides consultation, workshops, educational conferences, and disaster assistance. NEDCC also presents national conferences on creating sustainable digital collections, including:
- Digital Directions: Fundamentals of Creating and Managing Digital Collections, an updated version of the Center’s long-running School for Scanning, which was first presented in 1995. This popular conference has kept up with evolving standards and practices over the years, and the new name reflects its expanded content, which now encompasses the full life-cycle of digital objects, from planning to creation to sustainability.
- Persistence of Memory: Sustaining Digital Collections, taught by a faculty of national experts and providing information about the latest developments in digital preservation to help institutions with the life-cycle management of digital collections.
NEDCC has served thousands of non-profit institutions through its laboratory services, consultations and educational programs. Clients range from large institutions such as the National Archives, Boston Public Library, The Baseball Hall of Fame, and Harvard University, to small public libraries, town clerks’ offices and local historical societies. In addition to helping institutions whose major purpose is to serve as repositories, NEDCC assists a wide variety of other organizations. These include performing arts institutions, religious organizations, hospitals, social service agencies, labor unions, zoos, and botanical gardens as well as private collectors.
Examples of projects undertaken at the Center include the conservation treatment of historic artifacts such as Lewis and Clark’s elk skin journal, the Emancipation Proclamation, and Babe Ruth’s personal scrapbook.
See also
Preservation: Library and Archival Science
External links