Conservation Workflow

Consult material before sending estimate to determine if conservation work needs to be done.
If the conservation work is extensive and will require special handling at Imaging Services or transfer to the WPC, the patron’s request should be transferred to the Reproductions Coordinator.
Flag the material with the instructions and leave it on one of the two conservation shelves labeled “Conservation Shelf –Outgoing” in the back right corner. If the request is time-sensitive, please note that on the flag, as well.
The conservator will meet with the RC liaison at a scheduled time each week to examine and prioritize the items that need treatment.
The conservator will move the material to the “In Conservation – Onsite."
Conservation” queue and will enter the estimated date of completion in the notes section of the Aeon slip.
Once the treatment is completed, the conservator will return the material to shelf labeled “Conservation Shelf-Return”.
The RC will deliver the material back to the student to complete.

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