Introduction

The Archivematica Appraisal tab can be used to select and arrange files from the backlog and transform the material into a Submission Information Package (SIP). The Appraisal tab supports selection and arrangement by allowing organizations to:

Create a directory structure for the SIP
Select files from the backlog pane to include in the SIP
Add AtoM levels of description to the directory and directory files

Arrangement pane

To create a structure for the SIP click Add directory and enter a name or title for the parent directory.

To create a nested sub-directory, select the name of the parent directory before clicking Add directory. Enter a name for the sub-directory and click OK.

To populate the directory, drag and drop files from the Backlog pane to the Arrangement pane.

Users can also add AtoM levels of description to directories and directory files. Select the directory or object in the Arrange pane. Click Edit metadata and choose the level of description. The level of description will be displayed next to the directory or file in the Arrangement pane.