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Introduction to The Open Archival Information System (OAIS) Reference Model

Certificate Eligibility: 
DAS
Credits: 
5 ARCs, .75 CEUs
Length: 
90 minutes
Format: 
Webcast
Tier: 
Foundational
ACE Category: 
Description: 

This on-demand course provides a high-level overview of the Open Archival Information System (OAIS) Reference Model. This required foundational course serves as a “basic building block” that lays the groundwork for your DAS course of study. In three learning modules, this course takes you through the history of OAIS, provides definitions of key terms, explains some of the important concepts associated with the international (version 2) standard, as well as discusses current uses of the conceptual framework. Note that this course utilizes version 2 of the OAIS Reference Model.

*This course is a requirement of the Digital Archivists Specialist (DAS) Certificate Program#mce_temp_url#.

If you intend to pursue the DAS Certificate, you will need to pass the examination#mce_temp_url# for this course.

Learning Outcomes: 
Understand the history, definition, and significance of the OAIS reference model.
Understand common terminology and conceptual models associated with OAIS .
Understand how to create and manage information packages within OAIS-informed workflows.
Who Should Attend: 

Archivists, practitioners, managers, administrators, and IT professionals

What You Should Already Know: 

Participants are expected to have basic archival training and education and familiarity with computers

DAS Core Competency: 
2. Communicate and define terminology, requirements, roles, and responsibilities related to digital archives to a variety of stakeholders.
Instructor(s): 
Rhiannon Bettivia
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