地方歷史屬於整體國家歷史的一環，宜蘭縣政府成立宜蘭縣史館，最重要的目標就是要保存宜蘭的歷史文書與機關檔案。基於保存地方史料的責任，宜蘭縣史館也肩負宜蘭縣政府及所屬機關的檔案鑑選。本文以宜蘭縣政府檔案鑑選為例，就宜蘭縣史館的實務經驗，說明地方政府檔案鑑選時的原則、作業方式、人才培養、面臨的困難，以及可發展的方向。

Local history is an integral part of history at the national level. The primary objective of the Institute of Yilan County History (IOYCH) established by Yilan County Government is to preserve the historical documents and records of Yilan. Based on its responsibility of preserving local historical materials, the IOYCH is in charge of the appraisal of the Yilan County Government archives. This article takes the Yilan County government records appraisal and selection as an example. The practical experience of the IOYCH is used to demonstrate the standards and guidelines, operating procedures, personnel training, major difficulties, and directions of future possible development for local government archives appraisal.