Image    51 Open Archival        Information System (OAIS)        Reference Model

Christopher A. Lee

CONTENTS

Introduction

Historical Context

OAIS Development Process

OAIS as a Reference Model

Content of the OAIS

Fundamental Terms and Concepts

Functional Model

Information Model

OAIS Adoption, Extensions, and Future Directions

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

INTRODUCTION

The Reference Model for an Open Archival Information System (OAIS) describes components and services required to develop and maintain archives, in order to support long-term access to and understanding of the information in those archives.[1] The development of the OAIS took place ...

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