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a. Doing research in Schlesinger collections
Using unprocessed or in-process collections materials
If materials from an unprocessed or in-process collection are selected for use in an exhibition, the committee members will need to work closely with the processing archivist in order to confirm the necessary collection metadata for citation and references. Details such as final collection name and box/folder location will likely not be available for unprocessed or in-process materials, so alternative identifying information may need to be used in order to create useable citations.
b. Doing research in outside collections
Use of non-Schlesinger collections in exhibitions
Schlesinger collections should be the central feature of the Library's exhibitions, but occasionally the need may arise to include materials from other repositories in a Schlesinger exhibition. These will usually be included as reproductions, not originals. Once items have been identified by the Curator, the Registrar is responsible for reaching out to the relevant repository to confirm details of rights, permissions, and usage. They should request a hi-res scan of the item that meets the image standards for reproduction. They should also confirm the repository's preferred citation for the materials. If any fees are due, invoices can be sent to the Gallery Coordinator, who will process them for payment.
c. Image research
Retrieving hi-res images from the DRS
There are several places where committee members may be able to access high-resolution downloadable image files for chosen items, including Harvard Library Viewer for Image Delivery and Harvard Digital Collections. If a hi-res file is not available to download in any of those places for a previously digitized item, the Lead Archivist for Visual Materials & Recorded Sound Collections should be able to help retrieve them from the DRS. In order to do this, they will need the file identifiers from the catalog records.
d. A/V research
Requests for viewing copies and/or digitization of A/V materials should be handled in conversation with the Lead Archivist for Visual Materials & Recorded Sound Collections.