Extensible processing for archives and special collections : reducing processing backlogs

The backlog problem and archival processing ; Beyond MPLP : principles of extensible processing ; General processing workflow : working with collections ; Attacking your backlog : using collections assessment surveys as part of a backlog reduction project ; Rethinking accessioning and working with new collections ; Descriptive standards and facilitating access to description ; Digitization and facilitating access to content ; Supervision, management, and planning ; But what about : answering frequent questions and concerns about extensible processing ; Conclusion ; Appendix 1. Case study introduction and case studies 1 and 2 : institutional backlog reduction projects ; Appendix 2. Case study 3 and 4 : individual collections with privacy concerns ; Appendix 3. Case study 5 and 6 : accessioning and other functions in the context of an extensible processing program ; Appendix 4. Case study 7 and 8 : consortial projects ; Appendix 5. Finding aid examples ; Appendix 6. Processing workplan examples and template ; Appendix 7. Deed of gift example ; Appendix 8. Example take down policy for digital content ; Appendix 9. Professional conference sessions related to backlogs and processing