Preparing archives for transfer

Following approval from Library and Archives NT (LANT) Government Archives for the transfer of the records, certain conditions must be met before physical transfer can take place.

The agency is required to box and list the records on the series consignment list for each consignment and prepare a series registration form DOCX (63.6 KB) and access agreement form DOCX (65.2 KB) for each new series.

Contact LANT Government Archives at lant.ntgarchives@nt.gov.au for specific instructions concerning preparation of your consignments.

For packing of boxes and common records such as files, read the general guidelines DOCX (762.3 KB)

For specific advice should be obtained from LANT Government Archives before preparation starts to avoid having to reprocess the records. Instructions can be provided on the preparation of non-standard record formats, such as

• volumes
• bundles
• tubes
• magnetic tape or film reels
• maps or plans
• index cards
• glass plate or film negatives, and microform.

Records showing signs of mould, insect, water or other damage must be identified and isolated.

Contact LANT Government Archives at lant.ntgarchives@nt.gov.au for advice on treating the records before transfer.