Why be an archivist in the 21st century?
Theft | Fire | Environment | Handling
   
     

To preserve documents, an archive must guard
against damage and loss. 
 
 
Security guard
 
Door lock   Intrusion alarm sensor
Intrusion alarm key pad  
 
 

Collections storage areas are secured by an intrusion alarm and/or a security guard.

  
 
Major risk factors include:
 
 

- Theft

- Fire

- Environment

- Handling

  
       
 
Vault lock