##  [Open Archival Information System Reference Model](/open-archival-information-system-reference-model) 

  ##  [Open Archival Information System Reference Model](https://information.quantumdictionary.io/open-archival-information-system-reference-model-0) 

  

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**Information & Communication Dictionary**

 







 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

Definition

A conceptual reference model that defines roles, core functional entities (Ingest; Archival Storage; Data Management; Access; Preservation Planning; Administration), information packages (Submission/Archival/Dissemination Information Packages) and information flows necessary to support the long‑term preservation and access of digital information for a designated community; it is an abstract archit