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University archives serve a purpose distinct from libraries, preserving unpublished institutional records such as correspondence, meeting minutes, and student registers rather than circulating texts. Unlike library collections, archival materials are typically unique, meaning a lost or damaged document cannot simply be reordered from a publisher. This irreplaceability shapes how archives are managed: access is often restricted, handling is supervised, and reproduction is limited to protect fragile originals. Digitisation projects have eased some of this tension, allowing researchers to consult scanned copies while the physical items remain in climate-controlled storage. However, digitisation is slow and costly, meaning most institutional archives remain only partially digitised, with the majority of holdings still accessible solely through in-person appointments at the archive itself.