Foreword / Peter J. Wosh

Introduction / Audra Eagle Yun and Chela Scott Weber

A brief history of archival appraisal / Michelle Light

Collection development and acquisition policies / Jillian Cuellar

Appraisal and acquisition strategies in collecting repositories / Maureen Cresci Callahan and David Staniunas

Appraising records / Maureen Cresci Callahan and David Staniunas

Appraisal and acquisition strategies in institutional settings / Melissa Gonzales

Contextualizing appraisal and acquisitions within the archival program / Carrie Hintz

Conclusion / Audra Eagle Yun and Chela Scott Weber

Appendix 1. Examples and excerpts from collection development policies / Jillian Cuellar

Appendix 2. Example deed of gift / Maureen Cresci Callahan

Appendix 3. Institutional records examples and templates / Melissa Gonzales.