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diff --git a/docs/manuscript-inventory/phase-2/condition.md b/docs/manuscript-inventory/phase-2/condition.md
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 # Condition
 
-**Condition**&#x20;
+Recording the physical condition of a manuscript is important in providing Collection Care with a list of unstable items and ensuring that manuscripts can be cared for correctly. In inventory the focus is on the stability of the item and its suitability for consultation. The inventory uses the below letters to grade an items condition.&#x20;
 
 * **A**- No work required. Pristine, or already conserved or rebound items. Items that at time of assessment require no conservation
 * **B**- Good. Stable, suitable for all library uses i.e. exhibition, copying, consultation. Only very minor damage such as localised surface dirt, and very minor tears for example. No part of the item is in a vulnerable state.
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     Highly valuable items where producing them to readers would put them at risk of unacceptable damage.
 
-Anyone doing manuscripts inventory should first have a handling training session with conservation.&#x20;
+Anyone doing manuscripts inventory should first have a handling training session with conservation to ensure manuscripts are handled appropriately.&#x20;
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+## Condition- Damage type
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diff --git a/docs/manuscript-inventory/phase-2/identifiers.md b/docs/manuscript-inventory/phase-2/identifiers.md
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+---
+description: >-
+  This section explains the different Quickbase fields relating to a manuscripts
+  identifiers
+---
+
 # Identifiers
 
 **Main identifier**\
 All items that are catalogued will be assigned a main identifier as its unique object number. This is usually adapted from either the title or shelfmark and follows the format overall collection \[MS], individual collection, sequential number  e.g., MS Arabic 1.
 
 **Temporary Numbers**\
-Uncatalogued items will be assigned unique temporary numbers in line with archive accreditation and the other Wellcome inventories. Temporary numbers are recorded on Quickbase and are written in pencil on flags and attached to the item. The format for unique temporary numbers is MSS.INVYEAR/sequential number e.g., MSS.INV2022/1.&#x20;
+Uncatalogued items are assigned unique temporary numbers in line with archive accreditation and the other Wellcome inventories. Temporary numbers are recorded on Quickbase and are written in pencil on flags and attached to the item. The format for unique temporary numbers is MSS.INVYEAR/sequential number e.g., MSS.INV2022/1.&#x20;
 
 **Accession number**\
 Any accession numbers found on manuscripts during the inventory will be recorded. These numbers are a good starting point for investigating provenance of items in our collections. We should record these numbers for catalogued and uncatalogued material and if there are multiple numbers, these should be recorded and separated by the use of a semi colon.
 
 **Other number** \
 Any other numbers will also be recorded during phase 2 of the inventory. These numbers are a good starting point for investigating provenance of items in our collections. We should record these numbers for catalogued and uncatalogued material and if there are multiple numbers, these should be recorded and separated by the use of a semi colon.
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+**System number**\
+This is the Sierra b number that links an item to its Sierra record. Items imported from Sierra and TEI will have the system number field filled on import.&#x20;