Hi,
What about scanners? Does the light generated by these damage the documents? We normally scan or photograph records, thinking that this is better (and cheaper) but this discussion has got me wondering now.
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Jackie Davenport,
Archivist
Argyll and Bute Council
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Subject: Further question on use of cameras by researchers
Hi all,
One of the issues with the use of personal cameras by researchers is flash photography. The majority of repositories ban this, citing potential damage to documents. I'm wondering if this is still the case with modern cameras and more sophisiticated flash equipment.
A 2005 survey of facilities for camera users in archives & record offices (www.btinternet.com/~amsden/archives/camerasinarchives.html), which I mentioned in my original post yesterday, suggests that the issue of blanket bans could be looked at again because research implies that any damage would only be caused by prolonged flash photography (say someone taking thousands of images of the same document repeatedly throughout the day). The survey also notes that photocopying is more hazardous for documents.
Any comments on this would be appreciated, especially from conservators and others with expertise in this particular field.
Regards,
Gary
Gary Collins
Archivist (Temporary)
The Children's Society Records & Archive Centre
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Tower Bridge Business Complex
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London
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