Records Destruction Procedures in Iranian and Selected Foreign Archives: A Comparison

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Assistant Professor Department of Information Science and Knowledge Alzahra University

2 MA.in Archival Studies, Alzahra University, Tehran, I. R. Iran

3 MA in Ancient Culture and Language, Faculty Member of National Library and Archives of Iran, Tehran, I. R. Iran

Abstract

Purpose: This paper reports the results of a comparative study of the records appraisal procedures of three Iranian archives - namely the National Archives of Iran, Astan-e Qods-e Razavi, and the Document Center of the Iranian Parliament - with those of seven foreign national archives. Foreign national archives include the National Archives of the United States, Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Malaysia and New Zealand.
Method and Research Design: Data was gathered and analyzed from the records appraisal guides of the above archival centers.
Findings and Conclusion: Six common categories were identified in all of the archival centers for appraisal. A Paradigmatic Model was drawn to illustrate the relationship between the identified components. By identifying the most important components of record appraisal, the findings of the present study can help archival centers and governmental organizations to develop or improve appraisal regulations and policies. The Paradigmatic Model based on important appraisal components shows the present conditions to policy makers, specialists and researchers in order to identify the issues involved.

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Ganjine-ye Asnad
Volume 28, Issue 4
March 2019
Pages 166-195

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  • Receive Date: 23 December 2018
  • Revise Date: 28 December 2018
  • Accept Date: 27 January 2019

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