Microphotography in Archives -1
Introduction Microphotography refers to the process by which documents, records, and other archival sources are photographed into a miniature […]
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International Council on Archives (ICA)
Introduction The international council on archives (ICA), the offspring of UNESCO, was established in 1950 as a worldwide organization for
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Cleaning, washing and flattening-2
FLOOD DAMAGE DOCUMENTS Documents damaged in floods and with deposits of mud are washed in thermostatically controlled stainless-steel sinks
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Cleaning, washing and flattening-1
Introduction A document which has accumulated a lot of dust, has pencil marks or is otherwise soiled, spotted or
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State Archives of Tamil Nadu – 1
INTRODUCTION In India, Tamil Nadu occupies a unique place in Archives administration. By 1801, the whole of the area which
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The British Records Association
The British Records Association (BRA) is a charity which aims to promote the preservation, understanding, accessibility and study of our recorded heritage
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Causes for Deterioration and Methods of Control for Archival Materials -2
The recommended relative humidity is 35 -40% and not above 50%. High temperatures combined with a high percentage of relative
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Causes for Deterioration and Methods of Control for Archival Materials -1
There are many different reasons why records and archives deteriorate and the best most cost effective way to protect records
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Disaster Preparedness – 2
DETERMINE POTENTIAL HAZARDS Before a reliable disaster plan can be written, it is important to understand the potential hazards to
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Disaster Preparedness – 1
PLANNING A written plan is the single most important step in preparing for disasters. First, such a written document acknowledges