Resources for Congregations & Staff

A central hub for collection policies, transfer agreements, image and publication guidance, handling instructions, and donor-facing materials.

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HARC Transition Toolkit

Comprehensive guidance for assessing, planning, and carrying out archives transfers to HARC.

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Transfer & Intake Agreements

Standard language for transfer agreements, intake checklists, and roles for HARC and congregations.

Coming soon

Item-Level Inventory Template

Item-level finding aid template for photos, postcards, newsletters, and artifacts.

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Collection Policies

Accessioning, access, retention, and restrictions for HARC collections.

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Final version coming soon.

Handling & Packing Guidelines

Practical guidance for preparing boxes, labeling, and safely packing materials for transfer.

Coming soon

Image & Publication

Permissions, reproduction, and citation guidance for images and publications.

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Additional Resources

Archival Storage Environment Standards

Recommended temperature and relative humidity ranges for long-term preservation.

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