If you were unable to attend our highly popular Document Preservation 101 webinar with Rebecca Elder, you can now access the recording on-demand.

Topics Discussed

• All About Paper

  • Paper Making: History & Process
  • Paper Making Materials
  • Why Paper Deteriorates

• Storage

  • Enclosures: Boxes, Plastics
  • Layers of Support

• Handling

  • Best Practices

Rebecca's Product Recommendations

Recommended Links from Rebecca

• NEDCC Preservation Leaflets
  • Well-regarded brief readings on a wide range of preservation topics created by a large regional conservation center.
• NPS Conserve-o-Grams
  • Short leaflets on the care of museum objects, including many specific topics.
• NPS Museum Handbook
  • Reference guide for the care of museum collections. Some administrative topics are specific to the National Park Service, but the general preservation sections are relevant.
• Connecting to Collections Care
  • Free monthly webinars and a moderated collections care discussion forum.
• OCAHA Guides and Fact Sheets
  • Wide-ranging list of collections care guides created by a large regional conservation center.
• AIC Caring for Your Belongings
  • Brief readings on caring for family treasures created by the professional association for conservators.
• Smithsonian NMAAHC Tips for Preserving Your Family Treasures
  • Easy tips for caring for family treasures created by professional at the Smithsonian.
• STASH-C
  • The definitive website on storage techniques for all types of cultural heritage collections.
• MuseumPests.net
  • The definitive website on pest monitoring, identification and integrated pest management techniques.
• Candid's Funding Information Network
  • Provides free local access to the Foundation Directory Online to help non-profits and individuals identify potential funders.

Rebecca Elder

Owner of Elder Preservation

Cultural Heritage Professional

Rebecca Elder is a cultural heritage preservation consultant with extensive experience in helping clients preserve their history collections. She offers tailored preservation plans for various institutions and is known for her warm and supportive professional style.