Definition

The process of determining a fair market value for materials.

Source: Richard Pearce-Moses. A glossary of archival and records terminology. Chicago: Society of American Archivists.

Introduction

Monetary appraisals can only occur after an archival appraisal has resulted in the selection of archival records for preservation as part of the Archives Permanent Collection. Archival records are arranged and described.

Related terms

Fair market value