Appraisal of electronic records and email in the United States federal government

Abstract

This article explores development and characteristics on appraisal of electronic records management in the federal government of the United States. First, it notices traditional methodologies of appraisal in the federal government. Next, it observes recent trends on electronic records management and focuses on issues on appraisal. It also examines what kind of contexts have influenced on the development of such systems and policies. This article especially focuses on appraisal of e-mails. It analyses how discussions on the topic in the government and records professionals have changed in the United States during and after 1990s.