Welcome! These resources are from reputable sources that provide opportunities to learn more about various topics related to caring for historical materials.
The Nevada State Historical Records Advisory Board (NVSHRAB) receives funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Surface Cleaning Techniques for Paper-Based Collections
Cost: $75.00
Date: March 4, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 pm (pacific)
Description: Available through the Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC). Participants will learn about various surface cleaning methods that can be safely used to clean books and paper.
Collections Management Fundamentals and Policies
Cost: $90.00
Mode: Online (both asynchronous and synchronous)
Date: March 10, 2025 - March 28, 2025
Description: Available through the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts. Intended for people just beginning with collections management or who are revising policies, this online course will teach participant the skills needed to understand responsible collections management and to create a strong collections management policy for their organization.
Caring for Paper-based Collections
Cost: $95.00
Date: March 25, 2025 5:00 am - 1:00 pm (Pacific)
Description: Available through the Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC). An introduction to the preservation of paper-based collections, this webinar focuses on books, documents, photographs, and works of art on paper. It will include information on paper manufacture, deterioration, and proper storage. Also discussed are inks and colorants, adhesives, and image layers.
