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Features the online course on paper preservation conducted by the Northeast Document Conservation Center in North Andover, Massachusetts. Provision of introductory lessons linked to a glossary and a bibliography; Outline of lessons; Availability of lesson texts at the center's Web site.

Focuses on the differences between preserving original historical materials and creating digital archives. Scientific and technical preservation research done by the Preservation Directorate at the United States Library of Congress; Establishment of the National Digital Library Program to create electronic reproductions of primary source materials on American history and culture; Foundation of the Northeast Document Conservation Center in Andover, Massachusetts, to preserve deteriorating paper resources.

Reveals that the North Andover, Massachusetts-based Northeast Document Conservation Center has received financing from the J. Paul Getty Trust to support three internships in paper conservation.

Reports that the Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) will present its `School for Scanning: Issues of Preservation and Access for Paper-Based Collections,' at the Chicago Historical Society. Conference on the applications of digital technology and the management of digital projects; Topics in the conference; Contact information.