Archival Appraisal: Theory and Practice

This title discusses the importance of collection appraisal in the context of archival work as a whole, beginning with an examination of the importance of appraisal for information specialists, records managers, corporate offices\' information and knowledge managers, and archivists, against the background of the "information explosion".

Archival Appraisal is invaluable for all those responsible for the use and administration of archives. Thanks to its user friendly structure, the numerous clear examples and the practical explanations, this volume offers the user an exceptional introduction to the topic.

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