Special formats

Photographs are fragile, and we recommend that you consider our advice on storage. Rather than writing on the photographs, place photographs in envelopes or Copy Safe sleeves accompanied by a piece of paper identifying their content.

Children’s books may be promoted in various ways including stuffed toys, feather boas, puzzles, games and DVDs. These give an insight into how children’s books are promoted as cultural products. They should be kept and stored carefully to ensure their survival.

Quick tips
Storing your collection
Gathering supplies
Labelling
Arranging
Oversized material
Manuscripts
Newspapers
Thermal copies
Small items
Folding
A final word