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Why Archive?Paper-based historical collections are vulnerable to deterioration for many reasons. They are subject to what is often called “inherent vice,” a term that describes intrinsic weaknesses in the chemical or physical structure of an object. There are also a number of external contributors to the deterioration of paper collections, including extremes of temperature and relative humidity, careless handling of collections, theft and vandalism, fire, water, pests, pollutants, and light (both ultraviolet and visible). The example of wood pulp paper illustrates the way inherent vice and external agents combine to cause deterioration. Wood pulp contains impurities such as lignin, and other chemicals are deposited in the paper during the papermaking process. These combine with moisture in the air over time to form acids and increase paper deterioration. Little can be done to stop the elements of inherent vice from eventually destroying paper-based materials, but there is a solution: reformatting. Reformatting is the reproducing (e.g., microfilming, photocopying, or digital imaging) of paper-based materials that are fragile, damaged, valuable, and/or much-used onto stable media collections. Digital ArchivingDigital archiving is how files are stored and displayed in ‘soft’ format, e.g., word processing documentation, desktop application relational databases, organized photo albums, etc. View the demo! What do you do when you want information contained in a book, magazine, or other type of document? You simply use your hands, pick it up, and begin reading! You never think twice about the simple process involved. Computer technology, is quite another story (as we all know). Saving images of artifacts to storage devices and mediums is only a part of the process. What happens when you ultimately wish to use the information you have archived? Fortunately, there exists a full range of display, editing, and organizational software tools, and we are quite familiar with all of the major types and brands. We can assist you in creating documents, working with relational databases (such as genealogy applications), and even have fun with multi-media programs.
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Archiving services...We offer the full compliment of document archiving services and consulting. See below for further details! Digital Formatting
Digital formatting is how files are saved and displayed in physical or ‘hard’ format, e.g., CD-ROM, DVD, etc. The key element to consider when beginning the task of acquiring images of artifacts is: what format(s) should the resulting files be stored in? What factors should be considered? MORE >> Digital Imaging
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The
first major step in any archiving project is the transfer of the
format of an existing artifact (such as a document or photo) from
the ‘physical’ to the ‘virtual’ by means
of some sort of digital imaging process. This ensures that the valuable
information presently contained in that physical artifact can be
preserved while the artifact itself continues to age and decay.
After all, in most cases, the information from the artifact is more
important than the artifact itself.
Although the
Internet has made information more available than ever,
learning how to locate and navigate the wealth of resources can be a
daunting and time-consuming task. We have experienced
researchers and documentation experts ready to assist you.