Many archives strive to provide proper storage environments with controlled temperature and humidity if their budget allows, but even these institutions can not reverse the damage done from improper storage and handling before they received the materials.

It is often said that preservation without access is useless. After all, why preserve the materials if no one can benefit from access to them. But often access is directly opposed to good preservation practices, as the very act of providing access can often speed up the degradation process due to handling, wear and tear. Most archive’s primary reason for existence is to preserve these materials, which may otherwise be lost to history. It could be argued that providing access actually helps the archive guarantee their own future, as provision of access helps ensure future donations and grants and can sometimes be used to create additional revenue streams.

Scene Savers is here to help with your preservation endeavors while providing access to this wonderful content. Our services are geared toward helping you preserve the original, while making an access copy for daily use. As we have the ability to transfer to and from most any common format, you have a wide selection of solutions to choose from.