List of archival materials in a collection that facilitates access to the collection by the users

Finding aids

There are several international and national standards archivists can follow. In the United States, the Library of Congress is used as the standard.

Description Standards in Archival Processing

Some collections have levels of descriptions, including series, sub-series, item-level, and complete inventories

Levels of Descriptions in Archival Processing

- Levels of description
- Finding aids
- Description standards

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- Collection surveying
- Arrangement
- Description
- Preservation

Steps of Archival Processing

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The first step in archival processing in which one gains an understanding of the collection. This is a strictly observational task and involves following respect des fonds.

Collection Surveying in Archival Processing

The second step in archival processing in which one arranges archival materials in a way that makes them easily accessible. One should follow the principles of provenance and original order

Arrangement in Archival Processing

Description in Archival Processing

Some common preservation activities include removing staples, placing items in folders and boxes, isolating acidic materials, and photocopying damaged materials

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