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1. Open and inspect ALL boxes and packages fully and remove any packaging. 
2. Handle any issues with the shipment as needed (Missing items from purchases, conservation concerns etc.)
3. If the delivery is to be split in multiple collections, mark clearly each section with the corresponding collection numbers and all other necessary information.
4. If not already done, appraise collection materials and remove duplicates and separated materials.
   1. for Duplicates: follow guidelines here (insert link when available)
   2. for Books and materials for individual Cataloging: 
      1. Transfer the AirTable Arrival Log post-it to the item or its enclosure.  
      2. If the item is a purchase, write the PO number (sent from LTS Ordering) on an item flag or add it to AirTable.  
      3. Include inventories, dealer descriptions, or any other relevant documentation for each item. 
   3. for Digital materials: follow the steps in theAccessioning Born-Digital Materials on Physical Mediapage 
5. Remaining archival collection Collection materials are transferred into Transfer boxes, Folders, or white Hollinger boxes, provided in the Intake Room:.
6. Download and fill the Pre-Processing Inventory (if shipment is split into more than one collection, fill a separate form for each collection indicating partial delivery) 
7. Label all boxes with:
   1. collection number
   2. box number and total shipment (eg. 1 of 4)
   3. transfer the AirTable Arrival Log post-it
   4. include inventories for each box
   5. any other relevant information to assist with accessioning
8. Rename all files with the RMM or RMA collection number or temporary title, and email the spreadsheet all relevant documentation, inclding the Pre-processing Inventory, any donor-supplied inventory spreadsheets, MOU or correspondence files to rmctechservices@cornell.edu or include (non-sensitive information can also be included in the PreAccession form)
9. Transfer the boxes to their next-step carts outside the intake room in the hallway (Accessioning Cart for archival materials, Cataloging Cart for book-like items)
10. Discard all packaging:
    1. use the trash receptacle on wheels for plastic and trash material only. 
    2. all boxes must be collapsed placed them in the empty brown box for recycling.  You can place other paper recycling here, as well.

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