The hardest part of keeping things safe is knowing what to keep and what to throw out. This is something only you can decide but here's a simple guide to help you along.
Down below are three main steps that will help serve as a guide through your own preservation process
Identify
Decide
Organize
Finally it's time to get your materials organized.
Finally it's time to get your materials organized.
For physical materials
Look at the tabs in the guides for best storage practices. Make sure to label the boxes and folders with dates and and names, making everything in the containers easy to find.
For digital items
It is best to make an designated folder on your computer labeled "Archive". Then within this folder make easy to understand subfolders with dates in the names of the folder to make navigating through them manageable. For tips on where to keep and how to back up this folder go to the Digital Files tab.