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MIT practice

Legacy media

Use this note when digital material is present in a collection. Note if specific program is required to open the files, particularly if it is a program that generally would not already be installed on the reading room or user’s computer.

Example:

Material in this collection is housed on magnetic and optical media that may require reformatting prior to researcher use.

Conservation concerns

Use this note when materials need mediation from Wunsch Conservation Lab to access.

Example:

First part: State the issue - Material in this collection is fragile and/or oversize. Material is mold damaged.

Second part: Access to collection will be facilitated by the Wunsch Conservation Lab and may need up to 5 business days to schedule access.

 


 

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