The National Archives Catalog

Other Preservation Characteristics

Mandatory	Repeatable	Data Type	Authority	Level Available	A/V Only	Public Element
No	Yes	Variable Character Length (60)	Other Preservation Characteristics Authority List	Item	No	Yes

Definition:

Additional information about the physical nature of the archival materials needed for preservation purposes.

Purpose:

Defines the physical characteristics of the archival materials, which helps establish preservation, storage, retrieval, reproduction, and use requirements.

Relationship:

This element is dependent on Specific Media Type. Each media occurrence of the archival materials must have a specific media type specified to create Other Preservation Characteristics.

Guidance:

Choose the correct term from the Other Preservation Characteristics Authority List.

Examples:

Artifacts: Copper alloy

Fastners/records adhered together

Motion Picture Films: Toned

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