Purpose

The purpose of this study was to investigate the state of appraisal with regard to compliance with archives and records management legislations (ARML), the archives and records management policy (ARMP), reappraisal of records, capacity building, archives building and electronic records management (ERM) and to make a recommendation based on the research findings.

Design/methodology/approach

This study was based on the qualitative research technique. The research approach was a multiple case study comparing the previously advantaged and disadvantaged universities in South Africa.

Findings

The study found that ARML, ARMP, reappraisal of records and capacity building are essential for the appraisal of university records. The lack of appropriate appraisal theory/strategy led to a loss of institutional memory.

Research limitations/implications

This research was limited to the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) and the University of Venda (UNIVEN). These two institutions are representatives of the state of archiving in South Africa.

Practical implications

This research will serve a benchmark for other South African universities, intending to implement systematic disposal of records in compliance with legislations and policies.

Social implications

Failure by universities to appraise records will lead to the loss of institutional memory. This implies that history of institution will be lost if necessary measures are not taken.

Originality/value

There is very little, if any, research on the appraisal of South African universities’ records. The outcome of this research will benefit universities that are seeking to develop and implement appraisal strategies.

中文翻译：

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评估记录评估：Witwatersrand大学和Venda大学的案例

目的

这项研究的目的是调查有关档案和记录管理法规（ARML），档案和记录管理政策（ARMP），记录的重新评估，能力建设，档案建设和电子记录管理（ ERM），并根据研究结果提出建议。

设计/方法/方法

这项研究基于定性研究技术。该研究方法是一个多案例研究，比较了南非以前的优势大学和劣势大学。

发现

研究发现，ARML，ARMP，记录的重新评估和能力建设对于大学记录的评估至关重要。缺乏适当的评估理论/策略导致机构记忆的丧失。

研究局限/意义

这项研究仅限于威特沃特斯兰德大学（WITS）和芬达大学（UNIVEN）。这两个机构是南非归档状态的代表。

实际影响

这项研究将为其他南非大学提供基准，旨在按照法规和政策对记录进行系统的处理。

社会影响

大学无法评估记录将导致机构记忆的丧失。这意味着如果不采取必要措施，机构的历史将丢失。

创意/价值

关于南非大学成绩评估的研究很少（如果有的话）。这项研究的结果将使正在寻求制定和实施评估策略的大学受益。