Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Visual and Verbal Communication (hierarchy name)
4. Information Forms (hierarchy name)
5. information forms (objects)
6. document genres
7. [documents by function]
8. surveys (documents)

Anotations

Scope note:

Surveys involving the gathering of basic information about records regarding the quantity, physical form and type, location, physical condition, storage facilities, rate of accumulation, uses, and similar data for the purpose of planning acquisition and disposal programs, microfilming operations, new facilities, and related archival activities.