archival guidelines
[ɑrˈkaɪvəl ˈɡaɪdˌlaɪnz]
nounpl: archival guidelines
diretrizes de arquivo
1. A set of standardized rules, procedures, and best practices established for the proper management, organization, preservation, and access of archival materials and historical records
The library implemented new archival guidelines to ensure all historical documents are properly catalogued and preserved.
A biblioteca implementou novas diretrizes de arquivo para garantir que todos os documentos históricos sejam adequadamente catalogados e preservados.
2. Formal standards that dictate how institutions should handle, store, digitize, and maintain collections of primary source documents
According to the archival guidelines, all materials must be stored in acid-free containers.
De acordo com as diretrizes de arquivo, todos os materiais devem ser armazenados em recipientes livres de ácido.
Archival guidelines are particularly important in both Brazil and the United States for institutions managing historical collections. In Brazil, CONARQ (Conselho Nacional de Arquivos) establishes national archival standards. In the USA, organizations like SAA (Society of American Archivists) develop professional guidelines. These standards reflect the cultural value placed on historical preservation and institutional memory in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
follow archival guidelines
adhere to archival standards
implement archival procedures
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