Preservation Consultation

Filemaster IV PraXess Associates is proud to provide a variety of services to the library and archives communities, including: grant proposals, estimates, archival-quality microfilming, archival supplies and equipment.

A consultant can meet with you to evaluate your collection and help you determine the best ways of preserving the documents and accessing the information.

We can help in finding funding sources and writing grant proposals, as well as contracting for services and insuring the quality of work performed.

Products and Services

Evaluating Collections and Recommending Preservation Solutions
Grant Applications
Workshops and Staff Training
Microfilming, including:16mm and 35mm Preservation filming
Duplication of microfilm
Cleaning microfilm
Inspection of microfilm
On-site filming
Testing
Book Binding
Paper Conservation
Archival photoduplication
Audio: Re-mastering, cleaning, migrating to alternative media
Film and Video: Re-mastering, cleaning, migrating
Cleaning of collections Storage facilities
Electronic Imaging

Equipment and Supplies

Readers and Reader/Printers, New and Used
Quality-Control and Testing Equipment
Book cradles
Storage cabinets
Vacuum cleaners
Copiers
Repair materials: Cleansers, Boards, Paper, Storage boxes, Phase boxes, Envelopes, Mylar, etc.

For more information on archival products and services, or for equipment and supply queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.