Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Visual and Verbal Communication (hierarchy name)
4. Information Forms (hierarchy name)
5. information forms (objects)
6. document genres
7. [documents by function]
8. surveys (documents)

Anotations

Scope note:

Systematic assessment of the condition of collection holdings conducted periodically with the aim of identifying and prioritizing conservation needs. A conservation survey is a core part of a collection's long range plan.