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Monitoring
Regular monitoring of collections is an integral part of the
management of collections of cellulose acetate.
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the major tool for proper preservation
management of negative collections is frequent and systematic monitoring
(Horvath, 1987, p. 61). |
In many collections of negatives of a similar age which have
been kept under similar conditions it has been found that only some will
exhibit signs of deterioration, while others will appear unaffected. Regular
monitoring is necessary to ensure that deteriorated film is located and
segregated from material in good condition (to prevent contamination), and to
ensure the survival of the deteriorated material (if desired) by placing it in
a storage environment appropriate to its condition for example by
placing it in a freezer.
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