informational value

The value of records that derive form the information they contain. See also administrative value, evidential value.

the usefulness of content information in a record that is apart from, incidental to, or in addition to the primary purpose for which the record was created; for example, the usefulness of a record to convey information about persons, places, things, or matters dealt with by an agency, in contrast to documenting the agencys organization, functions, and activities.

In appraisal, the value of a record that provides unique and permanent information for purposes of research.