2.7.1 Criteria for Creating a Processing Plan

New accessions 

  • All materials to be processed totaling four or more linear feet in extent 
    • In cases where multiple accessions will be processed consider their combined total linear footage
  • Materials to be processed or cataloged totaling less than four linear feet but which: 

    • present major preservation, shelving, or access challenges 

    • have unusual restrictions 

    • have remarkable research significance or market value 

    • are exceptional in some other way 

Previously processed materials 

  • Processing plans will be created for all previously processed materials prioritized for further arrangement and/or descriptive work.