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Handling Collections

As we have seen, artifacts are easily damaged by poor or improper handling. Researchers should be supplied with instructions and supervised at all times when using the collection. Staff, too, need to be made aware of proper handling techniques through regular training.

This section will cover proper handling procedures for paper-based collections and for film and electronic media collections. The latter are particularly vulnerable to damage from dirt and dust, as well as to damage from playback.