Accession, Acquisition, & Appraisal: How Materials Enter an Archive

Accession, Acquisition, & Appraisal are closely related concepts in archival work, but they’re not interchangeable.

In this webinar, we break down what each term means in archival practice and how they work together to shape both collection development and archival processing. From first contact with a donor or department to formal acceptance, documentation, and long-term stewardship, this session walks through the practical realities archivists face at every stage of the process.

In this webinar, you’ll learn:
- What distinguishes accession, acquisition, and appraisal
- How these concepts connect and inform one another
- Practical workflows from initial outreach to formal acceptance
- Documentation and decision-making considerations
- How early choices impact long-term stewardship and access

This webinar is designed for professionals and students working in archives, libraries, museums, and cultural heritage organizations.

Resources:
SAA AAA Section:
https://www2.archivists.org/groups/accessioning-acquisitions-appraisal-section

Best practices:
https://accessioning.gitbook.io/archival-accessioning-best-practices

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