Microforms

• Microforms in rolls. Do not remove the films from their boxes Hold the cardboard boxes (and their labels) together with rubber bands. Fill the boxes with water, then wrap five boxes of film into a block with plastic wrap. Pack the blocks into a heavy duty cardboard box lined with three garbage bags. Label as wet film and ship to a microfilm processor. Alternatively, treat as for motion picture film by submerging the microfilm in plastic pails with water, ensuring that the pails have tightly fitting lids.
• Aperture cards. Pack and freeze.
• Microfilm strips in jackets. Pack and freeze.
• Diazo microfiche. Pack, freeze, and make arrangements to air dry.

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