Collecting and looking after archives

Writing a collecting policy

Archive collection policy statements; checklist of suggested contents: Download as PDF document (39kb)

Terms of deposit 

Guidance for loans or deposit of records for privately owned archives: Download as PDF document (44kb)

Caring for general archives

The National Archives, 2004: A set of basic tips on caring for your archives.
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/projects-and-work/collection-care.htm

Caring for your photographs

A good practice guide from The National Archives (2004) for individuals and groups on looking after photographs, avoiding damage and storing them properly: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documents/archivesconservation_photo.pdf

Looking after collections

Collections Link provides fast, easy access to current best practice in 16 areas of professional collections management. All of the content of the site has been provided by authoritative national bodies and experts with years of experience in their field.

Current and semi-current records

Advice from the Information and Records Management Society at:
http://www.irms.org.uk/resources

Guidance for exhibiting archive and library material

Available from the British Library Preservation Advisory Service at:
http://www.bl.uk/blpac/pdf/exhibition.pdf