Libraries and archives make use of protective enclosures to
safeguard their collections. We are not different from any other library or
archive. Through the years the Preservation
Services has custom created several different types of storage boxes for a
large array of items in our collections.
Going from a simple phase box:
To an artistic
designed clamshell box, integrating conservation principles, design and the item format.
Size and format is not a barrier to our creativity:
These archival storage are supposed to work as a barrier
against acidic materials and to add extra support against further damage. Before
buying your archival storage, carefully do research on their components. Make
sure they meet conservation standards for the specific materials you will
store. This will reinforce the durability and protection of your collection.
For more information on how to do your own conservation boxes, check our tutorials, in three different languages - English, Spanish and Portuguese, at:
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