Submission Information Packages (SIPs)

Submission Information Packages (SIPs) are comprehensive digital bundles used to preserve and transfer records or data for long-term storage and management. They contain not only the files or data itself but also essential metadata—information about the data such as its origin, format, and context—that ensures the data remains understandable, authentic, and usable over time. Think of a SIP as a meticulously assembled package designed to maintain the integrity and meaning of digital records when they are transferred between systems or preserved for future access.