Preservation metadata encompasses all information necessary to manage and preserve digital assets over time. . . .¶ Preservation metadata is information that will assist in preservation decision-making regarding the long-term value of a digital resou

Preservation metadata encompasses all information necessary to manage and preserve digital assets over time. . . .

¶ Preservation metadata is information that will assist in preservation decision-making regarding the long-term value of a digital resource and the cost of maintaining access to it, and will help to both facilitate archiving strategies for digital images as well as support and document these strategies over time. Preservation metadata is commonly linked with digital preservation strategies such as migration and emulation, as well as more routine" system-level actions such as copying