Once materials are described, the following wrap-up should be completed. These steps ensure optimal physical control, discoverability, communication, and record-keeping for newly-described content.
- Add Public Finding Aid URL to EAD Location Field
- Create Box Labels from ArchivesSpace .csv Export
- Create a “Processed” Event in ArchivesSpace
- Export EAD finding aid. Include unpublished elements and <c> tags.
- Export .pdf finding aid. Include unpublished elements.
- Update Collection Files. Add pdf and EAD, as well as administrative or processing documentation to collection master file.
- Move Materials to Permanent Location(s).
- Update Shelf List
- Export and Transform MARCXML for WorldCat contribution.
- Create NACO records, if necessary. Following LC distribution, import and merge finalized NACOs with corresponding “local sources” ArchivesSpace authority records.
- Update Processing Tracker to show “completed” status.
- Send Follow-up Communication.