A professional who stores, files, and issues advertising and layout cuts, mats, and electrotypes used in newspaper printing. Respnsibilities include:

• Tags or marks cuts, mats, or plates with identifying information and places them in filing cabinets or cases.
• Prepares card index for each item filed.
• Removes requested items from file and records date of removal on file card.
• Washes plates to remove dirt, ink, and oxides.
• Applies gum solution to plate surface to protect plate during storage.
• May discard obsolete materials and records according to established schedule or instructions.