Auto Storage Archive Guide

Workflow

1. 1

   Select Archival Materials

   30 min

   Acid-free folders mylar sleeves lignin-free boxes.

   Paper Grammage & Basis-Weight ConverterSquare Meters to Square Feet Converter

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2. 2

   Climate Dark Storage

   1 hour

   50-70°F 30-50% RH no attic basement flood.

   Paper Grammage & Basis-Weight ConverterInk Coverage Source Record

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3. 3

   Catalog Inventory

   2 hours

   Spreadsheet cert numbers photos provenance chain.

   Ink Coverage Source RecordPaper Grammage & Basis-Weight Converter

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4. 4

   Handling Protocol

   ongoing

   Cotton gloves edges only food oil destroys paper.

   Paper Grammage & Basis-Weight ConverterBinding Spine Source Record

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Tools Used

• Paper Grammage & Basis-Weight Converter
  Primary

  Calculate storage box count collection size.

• Ink Coverage Source Record
  Supporting

  Track RH monthly hygrometer readings.

• Binding Spine Source Record
  Primary

  Estimate insurance replacement total catalog.

Reference Materials

• Pro Tip

  Mylar not PVC — chemical melt ink.

• Time Saver

  Never laminate — irreversible.

• Warning

  Digital backup photos — fire loss.

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