Wash and dry your hands before handling paper because oil and debris can permanently stain paper.

• Wash and dry your hands before handling paper because oil and debris can permanently stain paper.

• Use white cotton gloves when handling documents.

• Use larger horizontal supports for fragile paper documents especially if moving the document.

• Careless handling can cause tears, folds, creases and abrasions to the paper.

• Store in a dark place, exposure to florescent light and sunlight can promote chemical degradation and cause the ink to fade.

• Fragile or damaged papers should be stored horizontally.