administrative value

The usefulness of a record in the conduct of an organization's business The value of a record for the purpose for which it was created See also evidential value, fiscal value, historical value, intrinsic value, legal value, and value.

In appraisal, the usefulness of records to the originating or succeeding agency for conducting business. See also evidential value, informational value.

The usefulness of a record to the current operations of an agency of government.

In appraisal, the usefulness of records for the conduct of current and/or future administrative business needs.