Greetings from the archive: The final batch
Not every day in the archive revolves around remarkable discoveries or historical documents. Sometimes a visit simply begins with replacing silverfish traps.
During an interim inspection, Maria visited the archive. Checking and replacing the traps was one of the tasks on the schedule. It may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of working with cultural heritage, but it is an important part of collection care.
Silverfish like dark, sheltered places and can damage paper and other materials. By regularly checking for their presence, we can identify potential problems at an early stage.
These are the kinds of tasks visitors do not see, but they are essential to keeping our collection in good condition.
The final batch
Meanwhile, the digitisation project is also continuing. On 21 October, we received the final batch of digitised material. This marks another milestone in a process that has required a great deal of time and attention over the past few years.
After all, digitisation involves more than simply scanning a photograph or document. The material must be carefully processed, checked and provided with the correct information before it can be made accessible digitally.
And although the final delivery has been processed, this does not mean that the work is finished. Behind the scenes, we continue to manage, research and make our collection accessible.
From replacing a silverfish trap to checking thousands of digital files: sometimes the most important museum work lies in the details.
Greetings from the archive!**
