arkistointiarvoista
Arkistointiarvo is a Finnish term meaning the archival value of a document or group of documents. It is used by libraries, archives and government agencies to decide whether a file should be preserved because it contains information of historical, cultural, or scientific importance that cannot be obtained elsewhere. The concept is central to the Finnish archival tradition, ensuring that only items with genuine long‑term significance are kept while routine or redundant records are discarded.
The criteria for determining arkistointiarvo are set out in national guidelines and legislation. Documents that provide
In practice, a range of bodies—including the National Library of Finland, local municipal archives and specialised