Translations:Materiële bewaring van je fysiek archief/1/en

It’s important to store archives and collections sustainably if you want to avoid losing any data or information. And different types of documents and objects also need to be stored in different ways. After all, archives and collections owned by artists and arts organisations often contain assorted types of materials – such as paper, textiles, wood, metal and plastic – and all these materials require specific attention. Correct packaging of archive items and documents is an essential part of this, and the saying ‘prevention is better than cure’ also holds true here. Archives and collections are usually stored somewhere with enough space that’s easy to access. But it’s important to be aware of any risks that might be associated with this storage area, so you can eliminate them where possible and limit any foreseeable damage.