This study presents and discusses the theoretical and methodological principles that guide the elaboration of document classification plans in archives. The emphasis is on the knowledge of the institutional framework. The principles of classification theory pertaining the construction of documentary languages and specially, classification schemes in the scope of the organization of knowledge must be taken into consideration in document classification plans in archives. Finally, it is concluded that for elaboration of such plans, interaction between several areas of knowledge, specifically between Archivology and Information Science should occur regarding analysis and document representation.
Archive Documents Classification Plans; Documentary Languages Notations; Classification Theory
