thoughts for a pre-recorded con panel: archival storage for your yaoi
Mar. 1st, 2026 12:24 pmi mentioned this idea on fedi but wanted to jot down an outline somewhere it'd be easier to format while still being open to public comment. if there's anything you think isn't already addressed here but would be helpful to see discussed pls lmk! there are no stupid questions, but i don't have the bandwidth to do the live q&a now lol.
alternatively, if anyone has fannish horror stories about storage they want to share i'm happy to include them in the presentation and discuss how they might've been avoided.
archival storage for fans on a budget (workshop the title, i'm terrible at these) - individual-scale solutions framed in a way that's accessible/relevant to fen rather than normie grannies
INTRO
alternatively, if anyone has fannish horror stories about storage they want to share i'm happy to include them in the presentation and discuss how they might've been avoided.
archival storage for fans on a budget (workshop the title, i'm terrible at these) - individual-scale solutions framed in a way that's accessible/relevant to fen rather than normie grannies
INTRO
- dammit jim i'm an archivist not a conservator, not giving professional advice, some of this will be out of your control and that's ok. some of the solutions may be out of your current budget but let's take ibuprofen together and make informed decisions
- basics of agents of deterioration, inherent vice
- focus on paper-based (doujinshi, etc) but touch on things like pins, figurines, and other physical media (itabags!)
- most important things to avoid if possible (touch on off-gassing, etc. eta: including plastic sleeves, thanks tabby)
- what can you do on a budget? you do not need museum-grade environmental monitors.
- location in some ways more crucial than the containers
- give irl examples: larry archive, arcv doujins, hellsing merch?
- binders&c for display purposes? paging through lobby cards etc.
- cataloging as you go
- easy DIY collection management solutions
- unbinding bound media: when is it a good idea? how to do it safely, how to label pages if needed (pencils, erasers to recommend)
- address ipm? unlikely to be a concern for most fans (hopefully) but share a resource
- not to be a corpo shill but... recommended vendors for officially archival-grade supplies
thefridayfive
Feb. 27th, 2026 07:37 pm1. What made you happy this week?: Being scheduled for my social studies test.
2. What made you sad?: Failing my social studies test.
3. What made you angry?: A lot of things i don't feel like talking about, especially failing my social studies test.
4. What are you looking forward to in the next week?: Studying more with seeds of literacy.
5. What are you not looking forward to?: Trying to get PT/OT and the Dietition to speak with me.
2. What made you sad?: Failing my social studies test.
3. What made you angry?: A lot of things i don't feel like talking about, especially failing my social studies test.
4. What are you looking forward to in the next week?: Studying more with seeds of literacy.
5. What are you not looking forward to?: Trying to get PT/OT and the Dietition to speak with me.
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thefridayfive
Feb. 20th, 2026 05:57 amWhen did you last . . .
1. Scrounge for change (couch, ashtray, etc.) to make a purchase?: It's been years since i"ve done this. I mostly just use my debit card now. I rarely withdrawl cash.
2. Visit a dentist?: It's been a couple years. I need to visit one.
3. Make a needed change to your life?: I want to walk again, but it's going to take a few months until I'm rid of someone.
4. Decide on a complete menu well in advance of the evening meal?: I do that all the time. I have a menu sitting beside me right now.
5. Spend part of the day (other than daily hygiene) totally/mostly naked?: Yesterday and tonight. lol
1. Scrounge for change (couch, ashtray, etc.) to make a purchase?: It's been years since i"ve done this. I mostly just use my debit card now. I rarely withdrawl cash.
2. Visit a dentist?: It's been a couple years. I need to visit one.
3. Make a needed change to your life?: I want to walk again, but it's going to take a few months until I'm rid of someone.
4. Decide on a complete menu well in advance of the evening meal?: I do that all the time. I have a menu sitting beside me right now.
5. Spend part of the day (other than daily hygiene) totally/mostly naked?: Yesterday and tonight. lol
