Relationships Broader Term:  value Related Term:  secondary value (also reference value and research value), n. ~ The usefulness or significance of materials based on their content, independent of any [..]

The usefulness of records in documenting the substance of persons, places, things, or matters dealt with by an agency. The utility of the data contained in records, such as aerial photographs, engineering drawings, scientific observation data, navigation charts, etc. Informational value is considered in appraising records for permanent retention. C [..]

See: archival value.