Get Condition Report Form - American Museum Of Natural... - Collections Paleo Amnh

Completing the condition report form is essential for documenting the state of paleontological specimens. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions to help you fill out the CONDITION REPORT FORM online, ensuring accurate and thorough completion.

Follow the steps to fill out the form accurately.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to acquire the form and open it within your preferred editing tool.
2. Begin filling in the collection field by selecting the appropriate collection designation (FR, FF, FI, FM).
3. Enter the specimen ID, which corresponds to the catalog number, in the designated space.
4. Fill in your name and the building number where the specimen is located.
5. Indicate the floor number and the specific door or shelf unit for easier identification.
6. Record your name as the assessor in the provided space.
7. Specify the drawer or shelf where the specimen can be found.
8. Enter the date of the assessment in the designated area.
9. Identify the object name (e.g., skull, mandible, fragment) and record it in the field.
10. Circle the material category that applies to the specimen: Fossil Bone, Subfossil Bone, etc.
11. Assess and circle the overall condition level of the specimen, indicating whether it is poor, fair, or excellent.
12. Evaluate the structural stability and circle the appropriate classification: stable or unstable.
13. Indicate if there are any losses by circling extreme, moderate, or minor.
14. Evaluate breaks and fresh breaks, indicating the severity level.
15. Assess cracking and specify if there are fresh or repaired cracks.
16. Document surface stability and overall surface condition by circling the appropriate descriptions provided.
17. Indicate if rehousing is needed for the specimen, circling yes or no.
18. Circle the materials used for rehousing if applicable and indicate whether repair is needed.
19. Once all sections are filled out, review your entries for accuracy.
20. Finalize the completion of the form by saving changes, downloading it, printing it, or sharing it as needed.

Complete your condition report form online to ensure thorough documentation of each specimen.