HOW TO PRESERVE FAMILY ARCHIVES (PAPERS AND PHOTOGRAPHS)
Archiving and Scanning Digitisation at Oxford Duplication Centre
How to Preserve Family Archives (papers and photographs)
Tips for Handling Family Papers and Photographs: Have a clean, clear space prepared to place the originals before you get them out. Don’t eat, drink, or smoke around originals. Wash hands before handling paper and don’t apply lotion as it can stain paper. Paper can be handled without gloves because clean, lotion-free hands will not stain the paper and gloves can make it hard to handle delicate paper. Handle photographs and negatives with gloves. Fingerprints can cause permanent stains on photographs and negatives.
Digitising Family Papers and Photographs
Digitising your originals can allow you to view and share your items without handling, which can cause damage. Keep your originals after you digitise them, because digital files have their own preservation risks and can easily be lost. Whether digitising your family papers yourself or having our company do it, it is important that the originals be handled carefully so they are not damaged in the process.
Digitising Your Archives at Oxford Duplication Centre
Digitising your originals can allow you to view and share your items without handling, which can cause damage, allowing you to keep your originals safe whilst using the digital preservation files .
One of the more invaluable services to come out of the information age is the ability to scan original documents and make them available for all to see for easy access. Our digital archiving will allow you, your associates, or members of your community to to safely house the originals, preventing damage and degradation to these priceless documents.
Our Services within Archive Scanning
Aperture Cards, Microfilm & Microfishe
Using specialist film scanning equipment we can capture images from roll or fiche film and convert them into digital formats of your choice. These are then easily accessible and managed ready for uploading or management.
Glass Plate Negative Scanning
We are specialists the conversion of glass plate negatives. These stunning slides are fragile and require gentle handling and cleaning. Our equipment is perfect for this conversion ready for you to access the digital files.
Photograph Scanning
Our scanning services are fully supportive of converting photographs upto oversize A3 and beyond. Working with private clients, artists and archive centres we convert into your chosen digital files ready for easy access.
Slides & Negative Scanning
From family slide scanning to archive scanning, our company can support all your transfer requirements. From 1 units upwards. Restoration services are offered which can really enhance the overall finish of the images.
Document & Diary Scanning
Our company can provide superb options for document scanning upto oversize A3. Working with many companies in and around Oxfordshire we provide solutions for archiving all your paperwork into digital media.
Artwork Scanning
Working with many artists and companies we can convert your artwork into digital formats ready for online presence. Capturing all the details our scanners are superb at support you with your digital media requirements.