The Joint Processing Guidelines provide a coherent Harvard University-wide framework for archival accessioning, processing, and administration.
Principles
Shared approaches and practices for efficient archival processing are essential if we are to make Harvard University’s unique and extensive archival holdings transparently accessible and open to research. These practices rest on a set of shared principles.
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Processing
Learn more about analysis, arrangement and description of collection materials.
Accessioning
Learn more about taking physical and legal custody of a group of records.
Communication
Learn more about the benefits of clear and open communication.
Assessment
Learn more about how repository data can support a variety of strategic decisions.
Born Digital Description
Learn more about born-digital description and arrangement of hybrid collections.
Reparative Description
Learn more about conscious and inclusive description of archival resources.