B01 · Reference edition 2026.11
Object dimensions — Definition and boundaries
Measure the complete stored form, including protrusions and folded edges. Record orientation so that width, height and depth remain interpretable.
Scope and purpose
Start by separating the named concept from adjacent concepts. Use the observation below to identify the question the record is intended to answer. Read the caution before applying the example. A definition is useful only when another reader can tell what falls outside it.
Working notes
This collection describes enclosure forms, access routes and documentation practices for paper-based material. It is intended for reading and planning, not for directing treatment of fragile objects. Fold diagrams and record examples are original illustrations with no associated collection or accession data. Material descriptions distinguish observed features from documented properties. Decisions about a real object, its condition and its environment require the relevant professional judgement.
Practical example
Sketch the object closed, identify the spine edge, and record where each measurement was taken.
| Reference record | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| B01 | Object dimensions |
| Scope and purpose | Measure the complete stored form, including protrusions and folded edges. Record orientation so that width, height and depth remain interpretable. |
| Limits and interpretation | Do not press a fragile object flat to fit a nominal enclosure size. |
Review checklist
Write a one-sentence scope statement; identify a neighbouring concept; record what the example does not establish.