Overview

Much of the routine work done during arrangement of materials is considered preservation. Archivists house materials in folders and boxes, and handle materials in a certain way, so that they may last a long time.

This section provides information on general in-house preservation, digital preservation, and custom preservation and conservation.

Recording Preservation Actions

Preservation and conservation activities should be documented in a collection's description in the Processing Information note. Additional requirements or physical issues may be documented in the Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements note.