# METHODS AND PRACTICES

In this chapter:

#### [Get Ready Before You Go! Documenting the Accessioning Workflow and Creating the Collection File](https://accessioning.gitbook.io/archival-accessioning-best-practices/methods-and-practices/get-ready-before-you-go-documenting-the-accessioning-workflow-and-creating-the-collection-file)

#### [Pre-Custodial Considerations](https://accessioning.gitbook.io/archival-accessioning-best-practices/methods-and-practices/pre-custodial-considerations)

#### [Establishing Custody: Packing, Transfer, and Intake of New Collections](https://accessioning.gitbook.io/archival-accessioning-best-practices/methods-and-practices/establishing-custody-packing-transfer-and-intake-of-new-collections)

#### [Stabilization](https://accessioning.gitbook.io/archival-accessioning-best-practices/methods-and-practices/stabilization)

#### [Description and Access](https://accessioning.gitbook.io/archival-accessioning-best-practices/methods-and-practices/description-and-access)

#### [Successful Accessioning Labor Practices](https://accessioning.gitbook.io/archival-accessioning-best-practices/methods-and-practices/successful-accessioning-labor-practices)