A preservação documental no arquivo da Escola Estadual de Ensino Fundamental Boca do Monte

Abstract

This work aims to study the preservation policies document on file at the State School Elementary Boca do Monte. Initially, we carried out the literature review in order to base the theoretical issue. As a methodology it is a qualitative approach, characterized as a kind of descriptive case study. Data collection took place in the file direct observation and interviews guided by a form of questions. Through analysis and discussion of results, it was possible to diagnose the procedures adopted for the preservation of the archive documents of the school, such as inadequate physical space, temperature and relative humidity, biological agents. From these results, the conclusions were drawn and suggestions for actions to properly orient the adoption of routine hygiene, storage and handling of documents in order to contribute to the preservation of the collection, ensuring institutional memory.