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.

Related terms

Appraisal unit

Archival record

Archives Permanent Collection

Record

Reappraisal

Selection

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

• Archival appraisal reading list