Importance Of Preservation

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Preservation and Conservation Methods
Preservation is a crucial element in the whole operation of a records programmed. The aim of archival preservation is to prolong the usable life of useful research information in two ways. First, preventive preservation seeks to reduce risks of damage and to slow down the rate of deterioration. This aim is usually accomplished by selecting good quality materials and by providing suitable storage environments and safe handling procedures. Secondly, prescriptive preservation is a means of identifying and treating or copying damaged materials to restore useful access to the information. A variety of methods exist to protect audiovisual materials physically and ensure their stability and security. Environmental controls, the use of quality storage containers and good handling practices will help extend the life of archival materials.
2.6.1 Techniques of preservation
Proper Care and Handling of Audio Visual Materials
Taking care when handling any collection item is one of the more effective, cost-efficient, and easily achieved preservation measures.
General
• Wash and thoroughly dry hands before handling A/V materials
• Store and handle materials in a clean environment
• Keep food and drink away
• Do not touch playing surface(s)
• Keep playback equipment clean and well maintained
• Allow materials from cool storage to acclimate to room temperature before playing back
Discs
• Handle grooved discs (78s, 45s, LPs, lacquer discs) by the edge and label areas only
• Handle optical discs (CDs, DVDs) by the edge and center hole only

Magnetic tape (Cassettes, Audio and Video)
• Handle by the outer shell only
• Do not touch the spools
2.6.2 Storage
Audiovisual are made of modern materials that may have inh...

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Exhibition Details
Nation’s Memoir  Exposing the audiences to the interesting places, important events and people both the ordinary one and includes the extraordinary who have take part in developing the country into what it is now – a proud nation.
The Galleria  It has been planned to a suitable period for viewing to our audiences to be on our daily opening hours and open for reservation for particular purpose of visit. The Galleria included several Malaysia’s valued audiovisual records and archives on our collection. It could be referred to be ‘birth certificates’ for our beloved country. The related items in The Galleria may covers subject ranging from cultural heritage, historical places, and other appropriate items to be showed to the audiences.

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