Maintaining chain of custody ensures that records remain unaltered and authentic throughout their archival life cycle.
A finding aid is a tool that helps researchers locate and understand archived records within a collection.
The Principle of Provenance requires that records be maintained in the order they were originally created to preserve context.
Regular format migration prevents digital obsolescence by ensuring that archived records remain accessible over time.
Archival appraisal determines the long-term value of records and decides which should be preserved for future reference.
Accessioning formally integrates records into an archival collection, ensuring proper documentation and preservation.
