While less common today due to digital archives, traditional newspaper clippings still hold value for some individuals or institutions seeking physical documentation of news events or articles. Beside the traditional process of clipping newspaper, today, we can make electronic copy of the printed newspaper, which are easily available and accessible over the internet. People can clip such news articles from electronic media as well.

Characteristics:

• Tangibility:  Physical clippings are tangible, cut from printed newspapers and magazines, offering a tactile experience that digital formats lack.

• Selective Extraction: Clippings are selectively cut to include specific articles, headlines, images, or sections deemed important or interesting.

• Manual Handling: Clipping involves manual effort using scissors or cutting tools, requiring precision to extract content without damaging the material.

• Storage and Organization: Physical clippings are stored in folders, scrapbooks, or files, allowing for personal categorization and organization based on themes, dates, or relevance.

• Limited Accessibility: Retrieval and sharing are limited to physical access, making distribution challenging without making copies or physically sharing the clippings.

• Nostalgic Value: Traditional clippings hold sentimental or historical significance, representing a method of information archiving and sharing prevalent before the digital era.

• Limited Lifespan: Physical clippings are susceptible to wear, tear, and decay over time, requiring proper storage and preservation methods to maintain longevity.

• Personalization: Collectors often personalize their clippings, adding annotations, comments, or arranging them in a way that reflects individual preferences or interests.