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Disaster planning can be challenging, which is why it often gets postponed.</div>
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To help organizations take practical steps toward preparedness, NEDCC has launched a NEW online training program:
<b>Emergency Readiness in Collections Stewardship (ERICS), May 6-7.</b></div>
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This two, half-day program guides participants through drafting emergency planning documents for their institution, receive guidance from instructors and peers, and can extend your learning with recommended pre- and post-session activities.</div>
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<b>Who Should Attend?</b></div>
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The ERICS online training is geared toward professionals and volunteers working with archives, historical organizations, libraries, museums, government agencies, corporate archives, and other organizations that steward historical collections. Students are also
welcome, and a discounted student registration rate is available. </div>
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Learn more and view the agenda: <a style="display: inline; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" data-auth="NotApplicable" class="x_x_x1i10hfl x_x_xjbqb8w x_x_x1ejq31n x_x_x18oe1m7 x_x_x1sy0etr x_x_xstzfhl x_x_x972fbf x_x_x10w94by x_x_x1qhh985 x_x_x14e42zd x_x_x9f619 x_x_x1ypdohk x_x_xt0psk2 x_x_x3ct3a4 x_x_xdj266r x_x_x14z9mp x_x_xat24cr x_x_x1lziwak x_x_xexx8yu x_x_xyri2b x_x_x18d9i69 x_x_x1c1uobl x_x_x16tdsg8 x_x_x1hl2dhg x_x_xggy1nq x_x_x1a2a7pz x_x_xkrqix3 x_x_x1sur9pj x_x_x1fey0fg x_x_x1s688f x_x_OWAAutoLink" id="OWAe4b49b9d-929b-6765-32d4-807f8b942b36" href="https://www.nedcc.org/preservation-training/erics-2026?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExT0RZNm54UXZtRG1meW1xaHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5pi9Jx9ilVGF-kGfCCyxVOA_4q3iZhlKgldaO3S-rILk2vXkpmbu90dNvG3Q_aem_1-SI-2Qn31nrIQulHtrwBg">
https://www.nedcc.org/preservation-training/erics-2026</a>.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><b>MORE PRESERVATION TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES</b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><b>WEBINARS—</b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Participants who are eligible Certified Archivists can earn Archival Recertification Credits (ARCs) through the Academy of Certified Archivists for many of our programs.</span></div>
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<b>Hinging Fundamentals <br>
</b>Mon, Apr 6, 11-12 pm EDT </div>
<p style="direction: ltr; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">This web-based workshop introduces participants to the subtle art and preservation craft of hinging with Japanese papers and wheat starch paste.
A sample materials kit will be provided and sent to each participant. This workshop is ideal for preparators, collections care professionals, or picture-framers looking to expand their preservation skill set.</span></p>
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<b>Creating an Integrated Pest Management System <br>
</b>Tue, Apr 14, 12:30-1:30 pm EDT </div>
<p style="direction: ltr; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">Participants will learn about the phases of IPM, including prevention, monitoring, identification, and intervention.</span></p>
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<b>Celebrating with Collections: Last-Minute Preservation Reminders for the 250th (FREE) <br>
</b>Thu, Apr 23, 12:30-1:30 pm EDT </div>
<p style="direction: ltr; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">With the 250th anniversary right around the corner, this webinar will also include tips for how to prioritize for preservation at the last minute
and make the most of your remaining planning time!</span></p>
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<b>NEW ON YOUTUBE—</b></div>
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<b>IRENE Machine Question and Answer Video</b></div>
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<b>Writing Grants for Collections Preservation Webinar</b></div>
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<a data-auth="NotApplicable" class="x_x_OWAAutoLink" id="OWAcc8c8a02-d5bd-a2b9-6e50-364f6c4e7ba9" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50pTL5oDDwc&list=PLSqxpHY476Jy1ffYgdE6JahUxhHvoK155&index=3">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50pTL5oDDwc&list=PLSqxpHY476Jy1ffYgdE6JahUxhHvoK155&index=3</a></div>
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<b>Writing Grants for Audio Preservation and Reformatting Webinar</b></div>
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<a data-auth="NotApplicable" class="x_x_OWAAutoLink" id="OWA59881ecb-3580-816a-48f6-31b24a19c39f" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBWzXqOrnTI&list=PLSqxpHY476Jy1ffYgdE6JahUxhHvoK155&index=1&pp=iAQBsAgC">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBWzXqOrnTI&list=PLSqxpHY476Jy1ffYgdE6JahUxhHvoK155&index=1&pp=iAQBsAgC</a></div>
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<p style="direction: ltr; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;"><b>Ryn Marchese</b></span></p>
<p style="direction: ltr; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;"><i>Marketing Manager</i><br>
Northeast Document Conservation Center<br>
600 Federal Street, Suite 100-S, Andover, MA 01810</span></p>
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978-470-1010</span></p>
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<b>MORE INFO:</b><br>
A number of funding agencies make grants available for conservation treatment, digitization, audio reformatting, and other preservation activities. NEDCC can help plan and carry out these grant-funded activities and can offer advice on planning proposals:
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Opportunities</a></u></span><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black; background-color: white;"> </span></p>
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