The DPC is delighted to invite members to an invitational webinar
OAIS: its limitations and (how) can they be fixed, DPC Webex, 1400-1500 Wednesay 4th May 2016
The Open Archival Information System – ISO14721 – is used to frame many discussions around digital preservation and has itself been used as the basis for a series of related standards. First published in 2002 under the auspices of the Committee for Space Data Systems it provides a reference model of information packages, roles and functions for digital preservation that has been widely adapted and adopted. But the standard itself is now almost 15 years old and the needs of the community have changed significantly since then – not least as the community involved in digital preservation has grown extensively, The standard is due for review in 2017 and the DPC, with partners, are encouraging a lively and informed debate about how the standard can be reformed.
In this invitational webinar, Dr Anthea Seles, Digital Transfer Manager at the UK National Archives will explore the standard, its origins and its strengths and weaknesses along with allied standards such as Repository Audit and Certification (ISO 16363). She will describe the processes involved in standards review and how the wider digital preservation community can participate in the reform of its core standard.
This webinar is open to DPC members and invited guests and will be recorded. Places are limited so participants are requested to register in advance by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. The webinar will be recorded and available to DPC members afterwards.