8.7 Preservation Processes

Preservation processes include activities related to the storage and handling of particular types of materials, and the treatment of materials found to be at-risk. Treatment options include:

• Preservation of materials in their original format;
• Preservation of the intellectual content of material by reformatting; and
• No preservation treatment (planned deterioration).
• The approach taken will depend upon the preservation priorities established in the written preservation policy, and the risk factors associated with particular types of material.

For information on storage, handling and treatment of various types of depository materials, see chapter 9 in this Handbook.