Definition
The process of identifying archival records contained in an appraisal unit. Archival appraisals result in the selection of archival records to add to the Archives Permanent Collection.
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Learning resources
Archival appraisal training is best done through dedicated courses on the subject. Examples include:
Archival appraisal workshop delivered by the Council of Nova Scotia Archives (semi-regular schedule)
INFO 6800 Archives and INFO 6860 Archives II courses offered annually by the Dalhousie School of Information Management
Archival appraisal webinar delivered by the Canadian Council of Archives
The Archives Learning Community provides resources for self-directed of facilitated learning about archival appraisal: