the OAIS Model (Open Archival Information System)

The OAIS Model (Open Archival Information System) is a framework designed to help organizations manage and preserve digital information over time. It defines key roles and processes necessary for storing, maintaining, and disseminating data so that it remains accessible and understandable to future users. The model emphasizes the importance of documentation, metadata, and long-term planning to ensure that digital content, such as documents, images, and records, can be retrieved and used even as technology changes. OAIS is widely used by libraries, museums, and institutions that need to safeguard their digital heritage.