B24 · Reference edition 2026.11
Loose-sheet supports — Recording and revision
An enclosure for loose sheets should distinguish the stack, support and access margin. Handling needs differ from those of a bound volume.
Scope and purpose
A reference record should allow another reader to reconstruct the intended description. Keep the identifier, context and revision together. When information changes, explain the change and retain enough of the earlier description to understand what was superseded.
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
Show the support edge and the preferred lifting region outside the image area.
| Reference record | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| B24 | Loose-sheet supports |
| Scope and purpose | An enclosure for loose sheets should distinguish the stack, support and access margin. Handling needs differ from those of a bound volume. |
| Limits and interpretation | Do not treat the sheet count as a reliable substitute for stack thickness. |
Review checklist
Check the identifier; describe the observation and its source; date the revision; link affected figures; distinguish confirmed facts from open questions.