NOTES TO THE ORGANIZATION OF DOCUMENTS: THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS

Abstract

To address the organization of documents, requires a comprehensive management of archival theory, due to its planning is influenced not only by the phase of assessment and selection, but also by identification, classification, arrangement, description and installation aspects. In line with this approach, concepts and theories presented in this text, condense the experiences of the lead entity concerning the application of archival policy in Colombia (AGN), and of some national and international theorists, who, in the author´s point of view, provide judgment elements for the organization and administration of documents.