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  How do I prepare for a site visit? , collapsed

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  Does the BPL provide packing supplies for the items being digitized? , collapsed

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  What is a good-size box for transporting materials? , collapsed

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  Will the BPL pack and unpack my materials? , collapsed

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  Should I send duplicate non-bound items for digitization at the BPL Digital Lab? , collapsed

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  Should I send duplicate bound items for digitization at the Internet Archive? , collapsed

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  How long will the BPL keep an institution’s materials? , collapsed

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  What happens after participating institutions get their material back? , collapsed

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  Can the BPL provide technical information about the search/access process in the Internet Archive’s online interface? , collapsed

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  Will the BPL provide files on external media for digitized bound materials? , collapsed

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  Will participating institutions have to report receipt of grant aid on end-of-year taxes? , collapsed

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