> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://accessioning.gitbook.io/archival-accessioning-best-practices/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://accessioning.gitbook.io/archival-accessioning-best-practices/methods-and-practices.md).

# METHODS AND PRACTICES

In this chapter:

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

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

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

#### [Stabilization](/archival-accessioning-best-practices/methods-and-practices/stabilization.md)

#### [Description and Access](/archival-accessioning-best-practices/methods-and-practices/description-and-access.md)

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