Consider how you will manage any digital materials you may produce during the course of your archival research, such as transcripts or photographs. It is advisable to plan in advance how you will organise, structure and document files, store them securely, and share them (as far as copyright and ethical considerations allow) which is required by most research funders. The Research Data Service offer guidance and training on the issues involved.
Copyright is different to physical ownership, it is a type of intellectual property and usually belongs to the creator of a document. When consulting archival material that is still in copyright, it is a good idea to think about how you want to use the material. For example, if you plan to reproduce some material in an online thesis, you will need to obtain permission from the rights holder. If the archive has supplied you with an image, you will also need their permission to reproduce it. For further information on copyright you could see our Copyright Bootcamp or The National Archives' detailed guide.
Keep records of what you have consulted as you go, including reference numbers, so that you are easily able to find the correct information for referencing later on. You may find that the archive you are visiting provides guidance on how to reference their materials and that this may vary from place to place.
Use EndNote reference management software to collect, store and import references into your work.