SPEC Kit 314: Processing Decisions for Manuscripts &Archives · 33
Minimally processed are available immediately. If unprocessed material is requested, we put it on a fast track to get it
processed.
Minimally processed–yes unprocessed collections–access allowed only to very small unprocessed collections, at our
discretion.
Minimally processed, yes unprocessed, not without special permission.
No differentiation between access to fully or minimally processed collections Our policy on access to unprocessed
collections is as follows, also available at http://www.lib.lsu.edu/special/unprocessed.html. Patrons may not access
unprocessed manuscript collections, photographic collections, or record groups without the express written approval
of Curator of Manuscripts. In the curator’s absence, the Head of Special Collections, Associate Dean of Libraries, or the
Dean of Libraries may authorize access. Before we can provide access to an unprocessed collection, staff must review
it for sensitive and private information such as social security numbers and medical or academic records, as well as for
materials covered by donor-imposed or legal restrictions. Due to limited staff resources, a single patron may request
a maximum of seven linear feet for review per collection per semester. Upon receipt of a request, this review will be
completed as quickly as staffing allows and in most cases within fifteen working days. In some instances, screening
materials for compliance with restrictions requires a closer review of materials and may take longer.
Only in some situations. It depends on the collection value, size, physical condition, and to some extent how usable its
original order is.
Pending reference interview with manuscript librarian.
Researchers have access to open or unrestricted collections but hitherto we have not advertised.
Researchers have access to SOME BUT NOT ALL minimally processed or unprocessed collections. We do not provide
access to unprocessed collections that may possibly contain restricted information or that have serious preservation or
organizational issues.
Researchers have access to some minimally processed collections but not to unprocessed collections.
Researchers may access minimally/unprocessed collections by request. Unprocessed collections are reviewed by library
staff prior to access.
Researchers may look through boxes even if the materials are not processed.
Since unprocessed collections can contain restricted materials, boxes requested by researchers are reviewed prior to
access by the Archivist.
Some unprocessed manuscript collections are available to researchers with staff supervision.
Sometimes -it depends on the collection and its original order.
The exception would be collections likely to contain sensitive or confidential information.
There is access to minimally processed materials. Unprocessed collections may be made available under very special
conditions.
They certainly have access to minimally processed collections, but they don’t have access to materials that have not been
reviewed at all. In this, we work closely with members of our public services and curatorial staffs.
This applies specifically to manuscript collections. University records are usually restricted for 20 years unless determined
otherwise by office of origin and/or University Archivist.
Minimally processed are available immediately. If unprocessed material is requested, we put it on a fast track to get it
processed.
Minimally processed–yes unprocessed collections–access allowed only to very small unprocessed collections, at our
discretion.
Minimally processed, yes unprocessed, not without special permission.
No differentiation between access to fully or minimally processed collections Our policy on access to unprocessed
collections is as follows, also available at http://www.lib.lsu.edu/special/unprocessed.html. Patrons may not access
unprocessed manuscript collections, photographic collections, or record groups without the express written approval
of Curator of Manuscripts. In the curator’s absence, the Head of Special Collections, Associate Dean of Libraries, or the
Dean of Libraries may authorize access. Before we can provide access to an unprocessed collection, staff must review
it for sensitive and private information such as social security numbers and medical or academic records, as well as for
materials covered by donor-imposed or legal restrictions. Due to limited staff resources, a single patron may request
a maximum of seven linear feet for review per collection per semester. Upon receipt of a request, this review will be
completed as quickly as staffing allows and in most cases within fifteen working days. In some instances, screening
materials for compliance with restrictions requires a closer review of materials and may take longer.
Only in some situations. It depends on the collection value, size, physical condition, and to some extent how usable its
original order is.
Pending reference interview with manuscript librarian.
Researchers have access to open or unrestricted collections but hitherto we have not advertised.
Researchers have access to SOME BUT NOT ALL minimally processed or unprocessed collections. We do not provide
access to unprocessed collections that may possibly contain restricted information or that have serious preservation or
organizational issues.
Researchers have access to some minimally processed collections but not to unprocessed collections.
Researchers may access minimally/unprocessed collections by request. Unprocessed collections are reviewed by library
staff prior to access.
Researchers may look through boxes even if the materials are not processed.
Since unprocessed collections can contain restricted materials, boxes requested by researchers are reviewed prior to
access by the Archivist.
Some unprocessed manuscript collections are available to researchers with staff supervision.
Sometimes -it depends on the collection and its original order.
The exception would be collections likely to contain sensitive or confidential information.
There is access to minimally processed materials. Unprocessed collections may be made available under very special
conditions.
They certainly have access to minimally processed collections, but they don’t have access to materials that have not been
reviewed at all. In this, we work closely with members of our public services and curatorial staffs.
This applies specifically to manuscript collections. University records are usually restricted for 20 years unless determined
otherwise by office of origin and/or University Archivist.
