arkivbevaring
Arkivbevaring, often translated as archival preservation or records management, refers to the systematic process of selecting, acquiring, preserving, and making accessible records that have enduring value. This value can be historical, legal, administrative, or evidential. The primary goal of arkivbevaring is to ensure that important information is protected from deterioration, loss, or unauthorized access, so that it can be used by future generations.
The process typically begins with appraisal, where archivists determine which records are worth keeping. This involves
Accessibility is a crucial component of arkivbevaring. Preserved archives are organized and described using finding aids,