Best Practices

Thinking about digitising your collection? How to start and avoid common mistakes

How to ask for (and insist on) the essentials – Here we explain how to set requirements so you can choose digitisation solutions that deliver quality, safety and efficiency, without falling into the most common traps: starting digitisation before you’re ready and choosing purely on the lowest price.

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Preventive conservation and conservation plans: the first step to care for your collection

What is preventive conservation and why is it the first step in collection management?
In this introductory article, we explain clearly and accessibly what a conservation plan is, what it’s for, and how it can help cultural institutions better protect their collections.

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Register for Preservervation: Inventory as the Starting Point for Collection Care

Registering and inventorying are the foundation of conservation. Learn what to register, why it matters, and how this document protects and enhances your collection.

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Gloves: to use or not to use? An informed decision for those who care for heritage

Should I wear gloves to handle old documents?
Not always. In this article, we explain when to use gloves, the risks of cotton gloves, and why clean hands are often the best option.

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