Restrictions on Access to Fragile Records

(1) Denial of Access. The Archivist shall deny access to fragile records. In denying access, the Archivist shall inform the requester of the reasons for denial and shall make an effort to assist the requester to locate alternate sources of records or information. (2) Remedy. If access to a fragile record is denied, the Archivist shall establish a plan to: (a) determine the restoration needs of the record, which may include reformatting; (b) identify the process by which those needs shall be met; (c) set a time line for the accomplishment of the restoration activities and the opening of access to the original record or to the reformatted copy. (3) Inform requester. The Archivist shall inform the requester of the details of the plan.