Information Technology Reference
In-Depth Information
Table 25.1
(continued)
3.2.1.2 The repository shall have the appropriate number of staff to support all functions and
services.
3.2.1.3 The repository shall have in place an active professional development program that
provides staff with skills and expertise development opportunities.
These are the policy level requirements -
details come later.
3.3 Procedural Accountability and Preservation Policy Framework
To have a Designated Community defined
is a fundamental requirement
3.3.1 The repository shall have defined its designated community and associated knowledge
base(s) and shall have these definitions appropriately accessible.
3.3.2 The repository shall have Preservation Policies in place to ensure its Preservation Strategic
Plan will be met.
The policies must not be static - they
must be reviewed
3.3.2.1 The repository shall have mechanisms for review, update, and ongoing development
of its Preservation Policies as the repository grows and as technology and community
practice evolve
3.3.3 The repository shall have a documented history of the changes to its operations, procedures,
software, and hardware.
3.3.4 The repository shall commit to transparency and accountability in all actions supporting
the operation and management of the repository that affect the preservation of digital content
over time.
3.3.5 The repository shall define, collect, track, and appropriately provide its information integrity
measurements.
3.3.6 The repository shall commit to a regular schedule of self-assessment and external
certification.
