Founded in 1973, NEDCC specializes in conservation, digitization, audio preservation, and training. NEDCC'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE CONSERVATION EFFORTS OF LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, HISTORICAL ORGANIZATIONS, MUSEUMS AND OTHER REPOSITORIES; TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY SERVICES TO INSTITUTIONS WITHOUT IN-HOUSE CONSERVATION FACILITIES OR THOSE THAT SEEK SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE; AND ORGANIZATIONS, MUSEUMS AND OTHER REPOSITORIES; TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY SERVICES TO INSTITUTIONS WITHOUT IN-HOUSE CONSERVATION FACILITIES OR THOSE THAT SEEK SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE; AND TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN THE PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION FIELDS.