Abstract/Résumé/Resumen
The text covers research conducted by the Museum of Astronomy and Related Sciences together with scientists and researchers within the Ministry of Science and Technology, aiming at the understanding of scientific practices and the scientists’ relationshipwith the records produced in laboratories. Discusses the relationship of archivists and researchers, showing the possibility of dialogue among professionals, which is critical for the records preservation. Presents the results of research in the form of a guide aimed atresearcherswith basic recommendations for the preservation of records produced by the activities of the
laboratory, as well as guidance for managers regarding the implementation of institutional archives.
