Arkistoiminta
Arkistoiminta refers to the systematic management and preservation of records and documents. It encompasses the entire lifecycle of these materials, from their creation and active use to their eventual transfer to an archive for long-term retention. The primary goal of arkistoiminta is to ensure that valuable information is accessible for future generations, serving purposes such as historical research, legal evidence, and administrative continuity.
The process typically involves classifying, appraising, and arranging records according to established archival principles. Appraisal determines
Arkistoiminta is carried out by archives, which can be public institutions, private organizations, or even personal