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- in Access section:
Write separate paragraphs for open and closed material to set them apart visually.
<p>Most of the collection is open for research.<p>
<p>Folder #83.12 is closed until January 1, 2025. <p>
If you have multiple closure dates, use a separate <p> for each one. If you foresee this becoming onerous, discuss it with your team lead and/or Ellen.
Public services prefers restriction statements written
If restrictions are established in the model of this finding aid:
NARAL Additional Papersdeed of gift by the donor, please make that clear. Model language is:
<p>Collection is open for research.</p>
<p>Judy Chicago’s journals, 1980-1986 (#6.4-7.4) are closed until January 1, 2021, as specified in the agreement between Judy Chicago and the Schlesinger Library.</p>
If you, the archivist, have imposed the restriction, you don't need to use "as specified" language, but you do need to note why in your processing plan so that future archivists can understand. - In Inventory:
Use the <accessrestrict> tag in folder titles. The note appears in OASIS as:
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