HIST 7635 - Readings in Latin American History (Archives and Power): Processing Special Collections
This guide provides library and web-based information appropriate for students enrolled in HIST 7635: Readings in Latin American History (Archives and Power).
Overview
Materials in Special Collections are each unique and require varying levels of attention and description. This guide should serve as a basis for standard levels to strive for, but make sure to discuss the collections and your processing decisions with the Special Collections Librarian throughout the process, whenever a question arises, or even when something catches your attention as rather unique or interesting.
Generally speaking, during processing, records are appraised, weeded, arranged, described, and provided with archival quality housing.