OAIS Functional Model Conformance Test: A Proposed Measurement

Autor/in	Laughton, Paul
Titel	OAIS Functional Model Conformance Test: A Proposed Measurement
Quelle	In: Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems, 46 (2012) 3, S.308-320 (13 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0033-0337
DOI	10.1108/00330331211244850
Schlagwörter	Computer Centers; Data Processing; Information Systems; Models; Archives; Standards; Measurement; Mixed Methods Research + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Datenverarbeitung; Analogiemodell; Archivwesen; Archiv; Standard; Messverfahren
Abstract	Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to develop a test for data centres, repositories and archives to determine OAIS functional model conformance. The test developed was carried out among the World Data Centre (WDC) member data centres. The method used to develop the OAIS functional model conformance test is discussed, along with the test results. Design/methodology/approach: To conduct the OAIS functional model conformance test, a quantitative approach in the format of an online survey was used. This was part of a mixed methods research project. Findings: The test developed did produce a means for quantifying OAIS functional model conformance. The mean score for the 26 WDC member data centres that completed the test was 62.08 out of a possible 92. The highest scoring WDC member data centre obtained a score of 90, while the lowest score obtained was 27. Research limitations/implications: This test was only conducted among a relatively small sample, making it difficult to generalise the results obtained and determine how effectively the OAIS functional model conformance test measured conformance. It remains a challenge to quantify data curation practices with regard to the OAIS functional model. Originality/value: The OAIS functional model conformance test is the first attempt at quantifying OAIS functional model compliance. (Contains 2 figures and 2 tables.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10