introduction to preservation at the naa - ian batterham
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Preservation at the National Archives of Australia
Community Heritage Grants 2014Ian Batterham
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Background
The Archives is funded by the Australian Government.The Archives Act 1983 identifies the key roles and responsibilities of the Archives, including:
• Preserving and making publicly available the archival resources of the Commonwealth
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DefinitionsPreservation The protection of material by slowing down the deterioration process and/or preventing damage or loss of information. Preventive ConservationMeasures that slow down deterioration or prevent damage to collection material. Interventive ConservationThe treatment of objects, including direct manipulation of the material.
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Preservation: every step of the way
Record is made
Record is used
Record is “retired”
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Challenges
Issues:•Quantity of material•Diversity of material•Level of handling that records can receive•Uniqueness of records
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Preventive Conservation
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Interventive Conservation
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Paper testing program
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Research
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Research
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Types of damage
Mould
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Tightly rolled
Types of damage
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Types of damage
Damaged volumes
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Types of damage
General wear and tear
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Unusual items
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Unusual items
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Unusual items
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Unusual items
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