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Low Series or Level Brief finding aid or detailed MARC notes (arrangement and scope & content) with series/subseries descriptions and/or box listings. Put series and/or boxes into rough order. Replace damaged boxes. House loose items. Replace folders, binders, or envelopes only if unserviceable. Appraise series, subseries, or large, discernible chunks, but avoid finer levels of weeding. For series with privacy concerns throughout, restrict entire series from users and review for use on demand. Moderate File Level (expedited) Succinct finding aid with abbreviated folder lists or simple inventories. Existing description repurposed. [Do not add notes.] Put folders in rough order. Preserve original order when usable. Perform rough sort of loose items. [For small collections of ≤ ca. 2 linear feet, physical order can be arranged to match intellectual order.] Replace boxes. Retain existing folders and labels when in good shape. Appraise at the folder level; avoid finer levels of weeding. Segregate folders with privacy concerns. Intensive Folder Level (traditional) Finding aid includes detailed folder lists, scope and content notes, and/or historical notes. Folder titles are refined and standardized. [Folder-level notes acceptable.] Put folders in order. Impose new organizational scheme or make significant improvements. Sort loose items into folders. Replace boxes and folders. Selectively perform preservation actions for fragile or valuable items. Appraise at the folder level; avoid finer levels of weeding. Segregate folders with privacy concerns. Highly Item Level Detailed finding aid includes item lists, or folder lists with explanatory notes. Items are placed in order in boxes and folders. Replace boxes and folders. Comprehensively address housing or preservation needs for fragile items. Reformat audio-visual material. Item-level weeding appropriate. Segregate items with privacy concerns.
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