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Home / Records management / Secure, store & preserve / Preserving physical records / Frequently asked questions

On physical preservation – advice

Questions on this page are grouped into those that relate to a particular format of records, and other issues of physical preservation.
Format-specific preservation advice
  • How do I protect documents and artworks on paper?
  • How do I protect and handle paper files?
  • How do I protect and handle photographs?
  • How do I protect and handle maps and plans?
  • How do I protect and handle objects?
  • How do I protect and handle archival volumes?
  • How do I protect and handle motion picture film?
  • How do I protect and handle microforms?
  • How do I protect and handle optical disks?
  • How do I protect and handle magnetic media?
  • Protecting and handling gramophone discs
Other advice on physical preservation
  • Which paper should I use?
  • Strong, durable paper and packaging
  • Are photocopies and laser prints suitable for long-term preservation?
  • How do I manage records on thermal papers?
  • How do I salvage flood-damaged records?
  • How do I salvage fire-damaged records?
  • What is integrated pest management?
  • What should I know about time capsules?
  • How do I display archival material?
 
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