Arkivverdig

Arkivverdig is a Swedish term that translates to "archival value" or "worthy of archiving." It is a concept used in the context of records management and archival science to determine whether a document, object, or piece of information has sufficient historical, legal, administrative, or evidential significance to be preserved and maintained in an archive. The assessment of archival value is crucial for selecting which records should be retained permanently and which can be disposed of.

The determination of archival value is typically made by archivists or records managers based on established appraisal criteria. These criteria often consider the origin of the record, its content, its context of creation and use, and its potential future value for research, accountability, or public memory. Records deemed arkivverdig are then transferred to an archive, where they are organized, described, and made accessible to researchers and the public, subject to any access restrictions. The process ensures that significant aspects of an organization's or society's history and activities are preserved for future generations.