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Collections Management

CFA can evaluate film collections and provide plans to organize, manage, conserve and access moving image collections that have lain dormant because of lack of equipment or expertise. By gaining access to these collections, their historical content can be better understood, analyzed and exhibited in ways that bring meaning to a variety of Midwest organizations and institutions today.
Our collections management clients include
Chicago Academy of Sciences / Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Jockey
Morrison-Shearer Foundation
North Park University
Portland Cement Association
Shel Silverstein Archives
United Airlines
Winnetka Historical Society

Inventory

CFA can create an inventory of the media in your collection that captures data about each item, providing a much more robust understanding of the nature of the collection. This data includes titles, media format, approximate length of each item, and other information about the physical condition and content of your media. Upon completion of the inventory and at the request of the client, CFA can evaluate the collection and provide a recommendation for its care.
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Inspection & stabilization

CFA archivists will inspect, make light repairs, add fresh leader, and re-house your films in archival containers. As part of this service, CFA provides our customers with a detailed inspection report.
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Digitization

CFA can transfer your film collections to high resolution digital formats for preservation and access. This process is performed in-house by CFA staff. Along with the digital files, CFA will provide transfer reports for each film and can advise on future storage and management of the files.



For more information about digitization costs, visit the Film Digitization page.

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Storage

CFA can store your films in our cold storage vault on archival steel shelving.



For more information about vault rental costs, visit the Vault Rental page.

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For more information about any of these services, call (312) 243-1808, or email info@chicagofilmarchives.org
Our collections management clients include
Chicago Academy of Sciences / Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Jockey
Morrison-Shearer Foundation
North Park University
Shel Silverstein Archives
United Airlines
University of Illinois Chicago - Container Corporation of America Collection
Winnetka Historical Society

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