Abstract:
Determining what materials should enter the repository can be a daunting
task. Many factors must be considered such as the condition of the
materials, historical value, the relationship to other materials in the
collection, and the ability to care for particular items. When the
archivist makes the determination of what to save versus what to discard
based on a sound collecting policy derived from the institutional
mission for the repository, archival appraisal can become an interesting
and less challenging part of the job, and result in a more coherent
collection.
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