The Structure of Documentation of Paper-based Works in Museums, Archives and Libraries

This research has been carried out with the aim of improving the quality of the method for documentation of paper-based works and creating online databases through general-research IDs، conservation-repair IDs، and status forms. Methodology/Approach: The research method included library study، field study and study of electronic papers and books. This was carried out to study the background of documentation and the standard structure of digital documentation and presenting a standard pattern for paper-based works. The findings and conclusions of this research show that comprehensive documentation – preparing a standard ID for paper-based works – not only protects the data but is also an important and basic measure in risk management (as one of the strategies for preventive conservation). Furthermore، the database provides researchers and experts with online data about paper-based works immediately.