Book
- Place the books vertically on the shelf, never with the spine down or up, in such a way that they can be easily removed. Use bookends to support them. Place large books, over 40-45 cm, horizontally. In this case, place the largest in size under the smallest book, up to a maximum of three books. Also place horizontally any books with damaged bindings and those that do not remain rigid if placed vertically. Remove from the shelf only one book at a time. Pull it from the middle, not from the top of the spine. Support the cover of books when opening them, especially those that do not open more than 120 degrees, as well as books with folding parts. Leather bindings should not come in contact with fabric or paper covers.
Loose documents
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Handle these documents with clean and dry hands. Place them in acid-free boxes or in special cases made of inert materials.
Photographs - Films
- Handle photographs and films with clean and dry hands. Place them in boxes made from acid-free paper or in inert Mylar or Melinex pockets. Avoid exposing them to light for long periods of time.
General guidelines
- Place worn or fragile material in archival boxes or folders. Use a pencil and never use permanent inks or pens. Do not use post-it or other similar products. Do not fold corners. Remove any metal items.
Suggested literature
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