arkistoyksiköissä

Arkistoyksiköissä is a Finnish term that translates to "in archival units" or "within archival units." It refers to the organizational structure and the physical or digital location where archival materials are stored and managed. Archival units are the fundamental building blocks of an archive, serving to group related documents or records together based on their origin, subject matter, or function.

The concept of archival units is crucial for effective archival management. It allows for the systematic arrangement, description, and retrieval of historical records and other valuable documents. Each archival unit typically contains a distinct collection of materials, such as a fonds (all the records produced or accumulated by a particular person or corporate body), a series (a group of identical or similar documents arranged systematically), or a file (a collection of documents brought together for a common purpose).

Within an archival unit, materials are usually organized according to established archival principles, such as provenance and original order. This organization facilitates research and ensures the authenticity and integrity of the records. Access to information within archival units is governed by various regulations and policies, depending on the nature of the records and the policies of the archive itself. Understanding the concept of archival units is essential for anyone working with or researching historical documents.