The bulk of information that falls into the hands of archives, libraries and museums is far greater than it has ever been before and it continues to grow geometrically. These days all cultural collections have an extremely wide range of sources from which to choose, but making the actual choice has become ever more difficult and those in charge of making the choices are carrying a heavy load of responsibility.
Arhiividele, raamatukogudele ja muuseumidele tänase päeva poolt pakutav materjalihulk on võrreldes varasemaga tohutult mahukam ja jätkab kasvamist üha kiirenevas tempos. Kultuurikogude praegused valikuvõimalused on küll suured, kuid valiku tegemine seda keerulisem ja valiku tegijate vastutus suur.