... This paper concludes that bounded rationality could elevate the RIM function and alter how RIM practitioners within the private sector understand how appraisal and therefore disposition of information occurs. Further, the inclusion of bounded rationality into disposition decision-making may create new roles...

...Tim Hutchinson Purpose This study aims to provide an overview of recent efforts relating to natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning applied to archival processing, particularly appraisal and sensitivity reviews, and propose functional requirements and workflow considerations...

...Mpho Ngoepe; Marcia Nkwe Purpose Appraisal of records to separate the wheat (records of enduring value) from the chaff (ephemeral records) is one of the most important functions of the archives. In terms of the National Archives and Records Service of South Africa (NARSSA) Act (No. 43 of 1996...

... studies, ethnomethodology and organizational studies. The potential research application of practice theory is illustrated with examples from an on-going doctoral project on appraisal and preservation practices in a digital broadcasting archive. Findings The analysis of current literature shows...

... them control the risks related to information management. Originality/value – The current practice of archival appraisal does not yet invest in a meticulous examination of the nature of documents that should be preserved permanently. The lack of studies on the definition and measurement...

...Fiona Sims English Heritage is a non‐departmental public body and as such is covered by the provisions of the Public Records Act. In 1999 all file destructions were suspended and the entire approach to records appraisal was re‐examined. This paper explains the revised appraisal programme, based...

...Cristina Carvalho This article is a shortened version of a Master’s dissertation for the Liverpool University Centre for Archive Studies. It deals with issues of appraisal. Such issues involve fundamental concepts on what records are, why they are kept, and their life cycle. The answers...

...James Whitman One of the key issues that affects practitioners is the question of selection and the relationship this bears to records content and an evaluation of the long term value of collections of records. Appraisal has been the means developed by records management and archives to deal...

...Michael Cook A statement of personal opinion on some of the effects of media discussion of issues with a records component. Appraisal of records for retention and the access to be given to users of these are singled out. Effects of electronic records management are included. Accountability is seen...