Have you ever had a conversation about collections access that left you feeling like a damp rag?  Do you constantly get accused of being too restrictive?  Here are my top 5 concepts to consider when setting up your protocols for storage or any collections care processes.  Protocols should be created with the goal of stewarding the collection so that it lasts as long as possible, and in the end, creates more access rather than less.  Learning how to explain that to your peers and critics can help establish a clear process that you can be confident will be sustainable.