Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Archival Monetary Appraisal Forum
Agreement Number:
2021-0146
Agreement Value:
$50,000.00
Agreement Date:
May 20, 2020 - Mar 31, 2022
Description:
The Canadian Council of Archives will organize and host a Monetary Appraisal Forum, offering the Canadian archival community and broader heritage sector an opportunity to explore current issues related to archival monetary appraisal practices and knowledge, with a focus on the appraisal of electronic records.
Not all appraisers are equipped to appraise all types of fonds or collections, and more specifically, those including electronic records. The Forum will provide a platform to share knowledge, present the findings of the Electronic Records Committee, and discuss strategies proposed for the future of monetary appraisal in Canada, especially for digital materials.
Organization:
Library and Archives Canada
Expected Results:
A bilingual forum for 170 people will enhance participants’ knowledge and skills related to monetary appraisal in the digital era. This event will build capacity and support archival institutions by helping archivists, heritage professionals and students become knowledgeable, ethical decision makers as they work in the archival monetary appraisal field. It will also help to increase the number of monetary appraisers over the next 5 years.
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1P 5G4
Reference Number:
129-2021-2022-Q1-00038
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Canadian Council of Archives
Program:
Documentary Heritage Communities Program
Program Purpose:
The Documentary Heritage Communities Program supports the development of Canada's local archival and library communities by increasing their capacity to preserve, provide access to, and promote local documentary heritage.