The preservation procedures described here have been used by the Library of Congress in the care of its collections and are considered suitable by the Library as described; however, the Library will not be responsible for damage to your collection should it result from the use of these procedures. The Library of Congress cannot recommend specific brands or services, as we are generally prohibited from voicing preferences for particular manufacturers or vendors. For more information about preservation initiatives at the Library of Congress or for answers about specific preservation issues, refer to Ask a Librarian, an online reference service from the Library of Congress.
- General
- Audio Recordings and Moving Image Media (cylinders, film, videotape, CDs, etc.)
- Books
- Disaster Recovery and Planning
- Works on Paper (manuscripts, drawings, newspapers, prints, posters, maps, etc.)
- Photographs
- Reformatting, Digitization, and Digital
