Open Archival Information System: analysis of the functional model in the context of Archival Science

Abstract

Objective: analyze the functional entities of the Open Archival Information System (OAIS), and point out convergences with Archival science, with a view to implementing a Trustworthy Digital Archival Repository (TDAR). Methodology: review article is no systematic/narrative, based on a bibliographic survey of previously published materials, consisting of books, technical standards, and scientific articles retrieved by the Google Scholar tool and by the Information Science Database. Results: the functional model proposed by OAIS allows receiving, managing, and disseminating digital archival records. Its information flows are registered and guarantee the maintenance of authenticity in the face of actions carried out within the scope of the TDAR, such as migrations and additions of information necessary for preservation. This functional model addresses essential issues such as negotiating purchases, transfers, and collections with producers and custodians, in addition to managing access demands of consumers. Conclusions: the OAIS functional model makes it possible to properly receive the records, add necessary descriptive information, securely store records, manage preservation policies and facilitate dissemination to the designated community. Moreover, the OAIS model can be incorporated into the archives system, and be the basis for implementing the TDAR, thus, protecting the custody and guaranteeing continuous access to authentic digital records in the long term.