Putting adhesive on a small problem virtually guarantees a larger problem in the future. Wash your hands before using your records. Photocopy important newspaper clippings onto acid-free paper. Be sure to include the newspaper s title and date of the clipping. Avoid using colored paper for important documents.
Colored paper is both environmentally and archivally unsound.
The dyes in these papers accelerate deterioration. A variety of resources are available for information on preservation practices.