B25 · Reference edition 2026.11
Loose-sheet supports — Review and interpretation
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
Review the record before drawing a conclusion. Look for missing context, ambiguous labels and claims that exceed the evidence. The purpose is to identify what can be understood from the record and what still requires a separate assessment.
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 |
|---|---|
| B25 | 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
Read the record without relying on memory; check every label; identify uncertainty; decide whether a specialist review is required; retain the original observation.