The NECC Archives are a repository of records for Northern Essex Community College, with the goal of identifying, collecting, preserving, and making available for research and reference College records of enduring historical value.

The primary purpose for collecting such records is to document the history and development of Northern Essex Community College since its foundation in 1961.

The primary goals of the NECC Archives are:

• To ensure the long-term preservation and storage of historical records pertaining to Northern Essex Community College.
• To continually improve access to and encourage the use of collections by the College, the community, & researchers.