Translations:Addendum II/59/en

Storing documents in poor conditions can result in damage and loss of information. Therefore, every document in the archive must be handled with care, observing its physical condition and looking for any indication of damage. Such damage is usually biological or mechanical and, in general, is caused by light, humidity, and/or temperature. For example, light can discolor documents and weaken the fibers of the paper; humidity can generate spots and stains where dust and dirt accumulate; and high temperatures can encourage the growth of spores and fungi and attract insects.