Glossary

Long-term value (archival value)

Records that must be kept for a very long time, sometimes permanently, because of enduring accountability, rights and entitlements, or historical value. Long-term value depends on function and impact, not format.

In practice

Some records must be kept for a very long time, sometimes permanently, because of enduring accountability, rights and entitlements, or historical value. Long-term value depends on function and impact, not format (digital does not mean short-lived) and system decommissioning must safeguard it.

See it in the register

Long-term value (archival value), in one connected register.

IAR turns terms like this into working practice: assets classified against your disposal authority, stewarded by position, and ready to evidence.