Information Technology Reference
In-Depth Information
14.5.1 Information Objects
An information object is a piece of inf-
ormation suitable for deposit within an
AIP as it currently exists. An informa-
tion object must have the following
attributes
Notation used
Static Information
entity
Name
Description of information
contained by entity which is
vital for the preservation
objective e.g. a piece of
software contains structural
information and algorithms
for the processing of data
within its code
Evolving Inforntion
entity
Description of format i.e.
website, PDF, database or
software
Static Information
entity with identified
preservation risk
Assessment of preservation
risks and dependencies
Fig. 14.4
Notation for preservation information flow diagram - information objects
14.5.2 Stakeholder Entities
A stakeholder entity is the named custodian
of the required Information entity
Notation used
Scientific
Organisation
Fig. 14.5
Notation for preservation information flow diagram - stakeholder entities
