Below are links to guides that outline the basics of archival collections care and preservation.
Collections Care and Preservation
- Archival Holdings Maintenance Guide from the National Archives
- Care, Handling, and Storage of Photographs Guide from the Library of Congress
- Film Preservation Guide from the National Film Preservation Foundation
- Preservation of Architectural Records Guide from the Society of American Archivists
- Temperature, Humidity, Light, and Air Quality Guidelines from the Northeast Document Conservation Center
Emergency Preparedness