To assist an institution in the preparation of a preservation program, the Chicago Albumen Works can conduct condition assessment surveys of negative collections. The resulting survey report, which may describe the collection at object level or bulk level, will include background information on the types of media found, the specific condition(s) of the negatives surveyed, a discussion of the conservation issues exhibited by the collection, and suggestions for the development of a preservation program for the collection that is consistent with the institution's mandate and resources.