The National Institute of Indigenous Peoples faces a monumental challenge: preserving over a century of documentation before it deteriorates.

University Archivist Kathleen Smith, University Librarian Jon Shaw and Vice Provost for Arts and Libraries Tracy Denean Sharpley-Whiting offer tips on how to design a time capsule of your own as they design one that will convey a message to the future university community.

Ancient and fragile papyrus samples are at risk of being damaged by fungi, but a wasabi-based treatment can disinfect them without damage

A smartphone photo is adequate for casual archiving purposes. But if you want to save more than a few pieces of paper, consider a modest investment in a scanning app for your smartphone. The best mobile app we've tested can significantly improve your results and speed up the process.

The VHS-Decode project is an effort to improve the archiving of old analog video tapes.

Psalter goes online to reach new audience In the University of Cambridge digital library

If you're cooped-up and curious, use your free time to decipher handwriting, tag images, and more.