Videotape Preservation Factsheets Source: Association of Moving Image Archivists 18 Fact Sheets on Videotape (magnetic tape) preservation
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The Care and Handling of Recorded Sound Materials
The Care and Handling of Recorded Sound Materials Source: National Library of Canada via CoOL Sound recordings are machine readable artifacts; they are documents for which the integrity of the information they contain is directly related to the artifacts’ physical well being. Since the majority of sound recordings are made of plastic, conservation must be […]
Video, Audio Recordings and 8mm Films – FAQ
Video, Audio Recordings and 8mm Films – FAQ Source: Canadian Conservation Institute At some time or another, we have all had problems with our video and audio recordings. Sometimes, the VHS cassette will not play properly. Many people also have treasured vinyl record albums that they want to be able to listen to and preserve. […]
Videotape Identification and Assessment Guide
Videotape Identification and Assessment Guide Source: Texas Commission on the Arts Museum staff are increasingly faced with the identification, care, and conservation of videotape formats found in their collections and archives, some of which are many decades old. This guide was created to answer questions commonly asked by custodians of video materials.
Crizzling and the Preservation of Glass
Crizzling and the Preservation of Glass Source: Corning Museum of Glass Description with photos and descriptions of the stages of crizzling, a form of glass deterioration. See also a recorded description about crizzling: http://www.cmog.org/audio/glass-alchemists-glass-crizzling
The Care and Preservation of Glass and Ceramics
The Care and Preservation of Glass and Ceramics Source: The Henry Ford Glass and ceramic objects can be maintained for years of use and enjoyment provided that some basic care and attention is given to their preservation.
Saving Your Treasures: Ceramics
Saving Your Treasures: Ceramics Source: Nebraska NET Saving Your Treasure series
Saving Your Treasures: Glass
Saving Your Treasures: Glass Source: Nebraska NET Saving Your Treasure series
Conserv-O-Gram Number 19/23 A Phase Box for the Protection of Books
Conserv-O-Gram Number 19/23 A Phase Box for the Protection of Books Source: National Park Service (NPS) Simple boxes for the protection of library materials have become an important collections care tool.
Basic Preservation Guidelines for Library and Archive Collections
Basic Preservation Guidelines for Library and Archive Collections Source: Preservation Advisory Centre, The British Library Preservation can be defined as ‘all managerial, technical and financial considerations applied to retard deterioration and extend the useful life of (collection) materials to ensure their continued availability’. Preventive measures can considerably extend the useful life of collections, and are […]
