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The Annual Archives Records Expo is the place to be this month for professionals engaged in preservation work. It’s an excellent opportunity to learn the latest in best practices from the archives profession’s industry partners and thought leaders. Those just entering the field as well as leaders with decades of insights and experience to share come together to network with colleagues and take back to their organization's new ideas for improving their preservation work.

Mold is a serious issue, especially in a school setting. Arising from excess moisture, mold can cause damage to the building, important documents, library books, records, musical instruments, and much more. In fact, Stephen F. Austin High School recently suffered $14,000 in damages following the failure of an HVAC system. This system failure caused mold to grow on the cases of 40 musical instruments, limiting student participation in the school’s band program.

The quality of collectibles and memorabilia is only as good as its storage environment. Failing to monitor and control the climate of such a space risks major damage to the valuable memorabilia inside. When setting up a storage solution or when upgrading a current one, it’s imperative that document recovery (DOC) and temporary climate solutions (TCS) are a part of that process.

After putting in the work to grow beautiful crops, practicing the correct storage practices is essential. Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all method. Luckily, Polygon is here to help with storing crops.

Humidity can become a major concern when the initial grow is concluding in greenhouses and interior cultivation facilities. When the grow period is over and harvest approaches, many indoor farmers are concerned about the level of moisture. The cultivation period becomes a critical time to manage humidity and prevent mold growth, rot, and over saturated plants. The use of a desiccant dehumidifier or temporary climate control system can help deliver optimal humidity levels to ensure healthy, fully developed plants.