sal of records, that is, usually either their continuing
preservation or their destruction. In some cases, records may be alienated from their creator. Appraisal involves making a
judgement or estimation of the worthiness of continued preservation of records. [Archives] 
n., Appraisal assesses the continuing value of the records but it also assembles evidence for the presumption of their authenticity,
and identifies the digital components or objects that need to be stored and reproduced to ensure the preser