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• Survey the collection: The archivist (in conjunction with processing staff) surveys the collection to gain an understanding of its condition and contents, and consults documentation accompanying the collection, such as accession records, dealer descriptions and inventories, deeds of gift or purchase agreements, etc. This material is available in the digital and/or physical accessioning folder, as well as in ASpace. 
• Prepare the processing plan: The processor prepares a processing proposal, outlining a plan to arrange and describe the material. Following discussion with their supervisor and other stakeholders, the plan is revised, if needed. Download a copy of the template in the linked page.page (ADD LINK)
• Review the processing checklist. Download a copy of the template in the linked page (ADD LINK)
• Process the collection: arrange, rehouse, describe, and create a finding aid. (See below for specifics) 
• Email relavant links and information to the Assistant Director of Technical Services, the Technical Services Archivist, and the responsible curator to let them know that the finding aid is ready for review. The processor makes revisions to the plan as needed. 
• Label and barcode: the boxes are labeled and barcoded. 
• Transfer the collection for locating; if it will be sent to the annex, the material is put in the Mezzanine Staging area. If it will stay in the vault, it is placed on K-109. 
• Add collection to the completed collections list.  (ADD LINK)
• Add a processing note to the Resource record and a processing event on the related accession or resource (if the material comprises more than one accession or the accession is unknown) 
• Review the processing checklist: The final step is to review the processing checklist to ensure that all steps have been completed. 
• Inform the Technical Services Archivist that the project is complete. The AirTable Project Management entry will be marked completed.

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