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; PRE-ACQUISITION APPRAISAL | ; PRE-ACQUISITION APPRAISAL | ||
: Processes for evaluating whether a deposit request will be accepted by the University Archives. | : Processes for evaluating whether a deposit request will be accepted by the University Archives. | ||
− | # Check the deposit request against the [https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/archivespecialcollections/collectionsdevelopmentpolicy/ Archives & Special Collections collection development policy] - does the request align with the core collecting areas? | + | # Check the deposit request against the [https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/archivespecialcollections/collectionsdevelopmentpolicy/ Archives & Special Collections collection development policy] - does the request align with the core collecting areas? |
− | # Prepare a records survey and/or pre-accession assessment of the proposed deposit. | + | # Prepare a records survey and/or pre-accession assessment of the proposed deposit. |
− | # Evaluate the results of the records survey against the Appraisal & Retention policy, which: | + | # Evaluate the results of the records survey against the Appraisal & Retention policy, which: |
− | #* addresses issues pertaining to selection and long-term retention of digital objects | + | #* addresses issues pertaining to selection and long-term retention of digital objects |
− | #* extends the collections development policy | + | #* extends the collections development policy |
− | #* ensures that retention decisions are balanced between value and capacity to preserve for the long-term; and | + | #* ensures that retention decisions are balanced between value and capacity to preserve for the long-term; and |
− | #* provides clarity to avoid assumptions over digital storage costs and availability. | + | #* provides clarity to avoid assumptions over digital storage costs and availability. |
− | # Decide whether the requested deposit aligns with policies: | + | # Decide whether the requested deposit aligns with policies: |
− | #* If not, re-evaluate acquisition and/or reject deposit. | + | #* If not, re-evaluate acquisition and/or reject deposit. |
− | #* If yes, proceed to Acquisition. | + | #* If yes, proceed to Acquisition. |
; ACQUISITION | ; ACQUISITION | ||
: Processes for acquiring digital materials by transfer, donation, or purchase. | : Processes for acquiring digital materials by transfer, donation, or purchase. | ||
− | # Follow the methodology in the Space data and information transfer systems — Producer-archive interface — Methodology abstract standard (PAIMAS) ISO 20652:2006 standard. The standard "identifies, defines and provides structure to the relationships and interactions between an information producer and an archive. It defines the methodology for the structure of actions that are required from the initial time of contact between the producer and the archive until the objects of information are received and validated by the archive." ([https://www.iso.org/standard/39577.html ISO]). For more information, see [https://www.dpconline.org/handbook/organisational-activities/acquisition-and-appraisal Acquisition and appraisal, Digital Preservation Handbook (DPC)]. | + | # Follow the methodology in the Space data and information transfer systems — Producer-archive interface — Methodology abstract standard (PAIMAS) ISO 20652:2006 standard. The standard "identifies, defines and provides structure to the relationships and interactions between an information producer and an archive. It defines the methodology for the structure of actions that are required from the initial time of contact between the producer and the archive until the objects of information are received and validated by the archive." ([https://www.iso.org/standard/39577.html ISO]). For more information, see [https://www.dpconline.org/handbook/organisational-activities/acquisition-and-appraisal Acquisition and appraisal, Digital Preservation Handbook (DPC)]. |
− | # Follow the Accepted file formats/media procedure, which: | + | # Follow the Accepted file formats/media procedure, which: |
− | #* Specifies decisions on file formats and/or storage media that the University Archives will accept. | + | #* Specifies decisions on file formats and/or storage media that the University Archives will accept. |
− | #* Aligns with preservation planning decisions for format normalisation; and capability to access storage media (esp. legacy media, e.g. floppy or zip disks). | + | #* Aligns with preservation planning decisions for format normalisation; and capability to access storage media (esp. legacy media, e.g. floppy or zip disks). |
− | #* For a summary table of options, see the Acquisition workflow section in [https://www.dpconline.org/handbook/organisational-activities/acquisition-and-appraisal Acquisition and appraisal, Digital Preservation Handbook (DPC)]. | + | #* For a summary table of options, see the Acquisition workflow section in [https://www.dpconline.org/handbook/organisational-activities/acquisition-and-appraisal Acquisition and appraisal, Digital Preservation Handbook (DPC)]. |
− | # For acquisitions deposited in physical storage media: | + | # For acquisitions deposited in physical storage media: |
− | #* Place all incoming items in quarantine area on arrival, inspect for pest infestation and mould; and follow handling and moving procedures. | + | #* Place all incoming items in quarantine area on arrival, inspect for pest infestation and mould; and follow handling and moving procedures. |
− | #* Create physical conservation and preservation report, documenting all actions on the acquired media. | + | #* Create physical conservation and preservation report, documenting all actions on the acquired media. |
− | #* Proceed to | + | #* Proceed to Transfer. |
− | # For acquisitions deposited digitally (e.g. file transfer): | + | # For acquisitions deposited digitally (e.g. file transfer): |
− | #* Proceed to Accessioning. | + | #* Proceed to Transfer. |
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+ | ; TRANSFER | ||
+ | : Processes for transferring digital materials to the University Archives. | ||
+ | # Choose a method for transferring files: | ||
+ | #* Copy files from source media. OR | ||
+ | #* Create a disk image from source storage media. OR | ||
+ | #* Request that digital materials are submitted as a BagIt container. | ||
+ | # Check digital materials for viruses. See [https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sector/projects-and-programmes/plugged-in-powered-up/digital-preservation-workflows/1-select-and-transfer/ Select and transfer workflow in the TNA guide] (section 1.3) for a reasonable process. Depending on the results of virus checks: | ||
+ | #* if virus is found, quarantine and attempt removal; and/or request clean versions from source. If all these fail, prepare a report documenting actions and re-evaluate acquisition. | ||
+ | #* if virus-free, proceed with transfer. | ||
+ | # Generate checksums to verify data integrity during transmission and/or storage: | ||
+ | #* For digital acquisitions <i>in situ</i>, it might be appropriate to first store files in a temporary location for virus and/or integrity checks, before transferring to process store. Not applicable to all scenarios. | ||
+ | #* Transfer digital materials to Process store (e.g. network drive). | ||
+ | # Use tools to identify file types and validate file formats (e.g. DROID, JHOVE), then proceed to Accessioning. | ||
; ACCESSIONING | ; ACCESSIONING | ||
:Process of formally registering deposit into the University Archives, which enables intellectual control over the digital materials. | :Process of formally registering deposit into the University Archives, which enables intellectual control over the digital materials. | ||
− | # Generate a unique accession number, based on the University Archives' archival processing guidelines. | + | # Generate a unique accession number, based on the University Archives' archival processing guidelines. |
− | # | + | # Compare the file manifests generated during Acquisition and Transfer to make sure that the transfer includes everything that was deposited by the source. |
− | + | # List the accession number into the University's Collections Management System for cataloguing. Cataloguing processes include decisions over the system of arrangement and level of description that will be used for the deposited materials; definition of access and reproduction conditions; and documentation via descriptive metadata. | |
− | + | # Proceed to Appraisal. | |
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− | # List the accession number into the University's Collections Management System for cataloguing. Cataloguing processes include decisions over the system of arrangement and level of description that will be used for the deposited materials; definition of access and reproduction conditions; and documentation via descriptive metadata. | ||
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; APPRAISAL | ; APPRAISAL | ||
: Processes for selecting digital materials from a transfer, which are deemed as appropriate for long-term preservation and archiving. | : Processes for selecting digital materials from a transfer, which are deemed as appropriate for long-term preservation and archiving. | ||
− | # Perform appraisal actions that have been deemed necessary (if any), including at a minimum: | + | # Perform appraisal actions that have been deemed necessary (if any), including at a minimum: |
− | #* Selecting which files from a transfer should be added to a SIP and how these files should be arranged within the SIP. | + | #* Selecting which files from a transfer should be added to a SIP and how these files should be arranged within the SIP. |
− | #* Removing duplicates, e.g. by comparing checksums. See [https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sector/projects-and-programmes/plugged-in-powered-up/digital-preservation-workflows/2-ingest/ Ingest workflow in the TNA guide] (section 2.5) for a reasonable process. | + | #* Removing duplicates, e.g. by comparing checksums. See [https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sector/projects-and-programmes/plugged-in-powered-up/digital-preservation-workflows/2-ingest/ Ingest workflow in the TNA guide] (section 2.5) for a reasonable process. |
− | # Complete legal checks, including: | + | # Complete legal checks, including: |
− | #* Checks against GDPR principles and possible exemptions for archiving in the public interest. The National Archives provide key information in their [https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sector/legislation/archives-data-protection-law-uk/gdpr-faqs/ Archives and GDPR: frequently asked questions] page. | + | #* Checks against GDPR principles and possible exemptions for archiving in the public interest. The National Archives provide key information in their [https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sector/legislation/archives-data-protection-law-uk/gdpr-faqs/ Archives and GDPR: frequently asked questions] page. |
− | #* Checks for Personal Identifiable Information and other restricted/confidential information included in the deposited files that should not be made puclicly accessible. | + | #* Checks for Personal Identifiable Information and other restricted/confidential information included in the deposited files that should not be made puclicly accessible. |
− | # Proceed to Ingest. | + | # Proceed to Ingest. |
; INGEST | ; INGEST | ||
− | : Processes for generating SIPs from | + | : Processes for generating SIPs from tranferred digital objects, normalising for preservation and/or access; packaging into AIPs for archival storage; and/or DIPs for access systems. |
− | # Add any descriptive metadata (created in Cataloguing) and rights metadata (created during Appraisal) in the SIP. | + | # Add any descriptive metadata (created in Cataloguing) and rights metadata (created during Appraisal) in the SIP. |
− | # Choose a normalisation strategy for file formats (based on preservation planning). | + | # Choose a normalisation strategy for file formats (based on preservation planning). |
− | # Archival storage solutions should follow the [https://www.dpconline.org/handbook/organisational-activities/storage Principles for using IT storage systems for digital preservation] defined in the DPC Handbook. | + | # Archival storage solutions should follow the [https://www.dpconline.org/handbook/organisational-activities/storage Principles for using IT storage systems for digital preservation] defined in the DPC Handbook. |
− | # Periodic monitoring should include: | + | # Periodic monitoring should include: |
− | #* File integrity checks by monitoring checksum changes. | + | #* File integrity checks by monitoring checksum changes. |
− | #* Format obsolescence checks, by monitoring changes to preservation planning and normalisation strategies. | + | #* Format obsolescence checks, by monitoring changes to preservation planning and normalisation strategies. |
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* [https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/archivespecialcollections/collectionsdevelopmentpolicy/ Collections development policy, Archives & Special Collections, University of Glasgow] | * [https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/archivespecialcollections/collectionsdevelopmentpolicy/ Collections development policy, Archives & Special Collections, University of Glasgow] | ||
* [https://www.dpconline.org/handbook Digital Preservation Handbook, DPC] | * [https://www.dpconline.org/handbook Digital Preservation Handbook, DPC] | ||
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* [https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sector/projects-and-programmes/plugged-in-powered-up/digital-preservation-workflows/ Digital preservation workflows, The National Archives] | * [https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sector/projects-and-programmes/plugged-in-powered-up/digital-preservation-workflows/ Digital preservation workflows, The National Archives] | ||
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