Despite advances in digital technology, Microforms - microfiche and microfilms, are still a useful record format

The term 'magnetic media' is used to describe any record format where information is recorded to and retrieved from a coated matrix that can be magnetised.

New Preservation Digitisation Standards set out the technical requirements for digitising physical records in line with international best practice.

The term 'volume' means an item in the form of a bound book. Volumes may be bound in a variety of styles and materials to protect the pages inside.

The term 'optical disk' describes a range of disk types where the stored information is read by a laser.

Motion picture film consists of a clear plastic base coated with a thin layer of gelatin.

Speech by National Archives' Director-General David Fricker at the opening of the National Archives Preservation Facility, June 2017.

Speech by Senator the Hon George Brandis QC, Attorney-General at the opening of the National Archives Preservation Facility, June 2017.

This advice discusses the particular problems with the protection and handling of paper files. A file is a collection of documents held together in a folder.

Paper-based materials are prone to chemical and physical deterioration. While we can't stop deterioration, we can influence the rate at which it happens.

A minor electrical fire has forced the temporary closure of the National Archives Preservation Facility at Mitchell in Canberra.

Advice explaining the electrostatic process technologies used by copiers and laser printers, and their suitability for creating records for long-term retention.

National Archives of Australia and the Australian Antarctic Division have completed a transfer of records documenting early 20th century Antarctic expeditions.

The Defend the Past, Protect the Future Program will enable digital preservation of critical at-risk collection material before Deadline 2025.

Your information governance committee is responsible for all information matters from compliance, strategy and infrastructure to metadata standards and privacy.

The National Archives of Australia accepts, preserves and provides access to valuable Commonwealth archival records. The records showcase government communications, decisions and actions.

We ensure Australian Government information of enduring significance is secured, preserved and available.

Learn about the National Archives' policies and strategies that support sound information and records management practices.

Australian Government agencies transfer selected information and records to the National Archives for preservation and access.

Join our webinar to explore how we preserve and make government records accessible.