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# Meet the Org: Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC)

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Founded in 1973, the Northeast Document Conservation Center is a non-profit specializing in the conservation of book and paper collections, digital imaging, audio reformatting, preservation training, assessments, and consultations. They offer services such as conservation treatment, digital imaging, audio preservation, training, assessments, consultations, and advice on disaster management. NEDCC is globally recognized as a trusted source of information for preserving paper-based and digital collections.

##### Resources to check out

- [Caring for Private & Family Collections](https://www.nedcc.org/free-resources/preserving-private-and-family-collections/caring-for-private-and-family-collections)
- [Preservation 101: Preservation Basics for Paper & Media Collections](https://www.nedcc.org/preservation101/welcome)
- [Current Training Courses](https://www.nedcc.org/preservation-training/training-currentlist) - Check out their extensive program covering risk assessment, grant writing, handling and care of specific collection types, and other topics. (Some webinars do have a registration fee.)
- [NEDCC YouTube Playlists](https://www.youtube.com/@nedcc-northeastdocumentcon9243/playlists)  
    - [Glass Plate Negative Conservation](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-NxETIdvhE) ▶️
    - [Best Practices and Practical Solutions for Storing and Exhibiting Photographs ▶️](https://youtu.be/Y4ToxQwrl6c?si=xOCxZVP1c46t8qYz)
- <https://www.nedcc.org/free-resources/preservation-leaflets/overview>[Preservation Leaflets](https://www.nedcc.org/free-resources/preservation-leaflets/overview) -  Find expert information on various preservation topics including photographs, emergency planning, digitization, conservation procedures, and environmental monitoring and control.
- [Disaster Assistance](https://www.nedcc.org/free-resources/disaster-assistance/) –NEDCC staff members are available 24/7 to provide telephone advice to institutions and individuals handling collection-related disasters. Call the hotline at 1-855-245-8303.

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