Special Collections Training Manual: Processing Materials

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.