Archives and Records Management Preservation of Records Preserving records is of utmost importance in records management. Many documents have been lost through time due to torn pages, rust from paper clips, improper storage containers, exposure to negative elements such as pests, water, and heat. Treatment actions are based on a prescribed set of ethical and philosophical principles. Treatments result from the collaborative decision-making process that occurs between curatorial staff and preservation personnel.
Treatment improves chemical stability.
Can not be halted, but can be retarded through optimal environmental conditions. Selection of chemically stable housing materials can also slow down the rate of deterioration. These procedures help reduce or eliminate the need for intensive, individual attention. Holdings may be preserved in their original or other usable format. Activities provide protection for items currently housed in or added to our holdings.