Here's a question going out to anyone who may be able to help. We here at Tyne and Wear Archives have recently taken possesion of a MicrotekScanMaker636 package. The scanner and all does all that we are asking of it, however, we in conservation have reservations regarding the scanning of original documents. Many requests are made for copies of documents, photographs etc, but to satisfy these with scanned images present problems. does anyone out there know of any studies/technical data that gives information regarding light damage, artificial ageing etc? I would be very grateful for any further sources of information so that we may produce guidelines for the use of scanners etc. Many thanks Tristian Jones Conservator Conservation Dept Tyne and Wear Archives Service Blandford House Blandford Square Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4JA Tel (0191) 232 6789 ext 444 fax 0191 230 2614