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Hygrometer

an environmental monitor used to measure humidity

No matter what kind of cultural heritage materials you’re trying to preserve, having a stable environment for storage is essential. Fluctuations in humidity or sustained high humidity promotes mold growth and dry air can make paper brittle. One of the easiest ways to monitor environmental changes is a hygrometer.

Want to learn more about the tools of the archival trade? Check out our webinar on YouTube!

https://youtu.be/T6lSNqpmcL0?si=sxjFQv2MuwX4UAm6

When archivists think about the value of materials, or when they appraise a collection, they are usually not thinking about money. Instead, they focus on the importance of what an item says, what it proves, and what it is. This webinar will explore the informational, evidential, and intrinsic characteristics of archival materials, and how these concepts shape what becomes valuable to researchers.

Archival Value
July 20th at 5 pm CT
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZPa2CRNZTMaZ-lpiYvah9Q

Five years of Backlog. 🎈

We celebrated five years of Backlog over brunch today with our St. Louis team, and I’m grateful for everyone who’s been part of this along the way, including our alumni. Couldn’t have done it without you.

Here’s to the next five 👏

Box Binders

acid-free and reinforced enclosures with internal 3-ring binder rings typically used for storing photographs

Since we’ve already talked about storing slides in slide pages, we should talk about what slide pages are stored in: box binders. In short, box binders are to slide pages (and other archival photo album pages) as storage cartons are to file folders. Their reinforced corners allow them to be stacked and stored on storage shelves like any other box, without damaging their contents. Because box binders are both sturdy and easy to look through, they’re particularly great for collections that are frequently requested.

Want to learn more about the tools of the archival trade? Check out our webinar on YouTube!

https://youtu.be/T6lSNqpmcL0?si=sxjFQv2MuwX4UAm6