This document describes the workflow that the ADS utilises to archive data into its collections. This is a plain language introductory guide to the main steps of the archiving process as undertaken by the ADS, including both human-led and machine (i.e. automated) tasks. This workflow describes the general archiving process of a typical collection archived with the ADS. A detailed glossary is included that provides definitions of technical terms.
The document details the following stages of the archiving workflow:
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- Evaluation
- Accession
- Preservation
- Dissemination
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This document is a useful training resource for those new to or learning about digital preservation. This document also provides a useful case study of how the Open Archival Information System (OAIS) reference model is employed in practice, particularly in relation to heritage based collections.
This document is available to download as a pdf from the link below.
This resource was prepared by Nicky Garland with input and guidance from Katie Green, Olivia Foster and Jenny O’Brien.
