Deaccession Field Descriptions

Most of the fields in Deaccessions are the same as the original catalog.  See the Objects, Photos, Archives, or Library Field Descriptions for more details.


Field Name

Description

Deaccession Date

Enter the date on which the item was deaccessioned.

Authorized By

Select the name of the person who authorized the deaccessioning of this item. This field is controlled by a drop-down list.

Disposal Date

Enter the date on which the item was removed from the collection.

Disposal Method

Record the method of disposal. This field is controlled by an authority file.

Reason for Deaccession

Use this unlimited notes field to describe, in detail, the reason for deaccessioning the item.