preservation intention [English]


Syndetic Relationships

InterPARES Definition

n. ~ PaaST (Preservation Intention) · A preservation commitment unilaterally articulated by a producer or initial source to preserve one or more preservation targets.

General Notes

A preservation intention may or may not identify the preservation director responsible for deciding how preservation is carried out or the preservation service provider responsible for carrying out preservation.

Citations

  • PaaST (1.0) 2017 (†860 p. 46): Preservation Intention: a Preservation Commitment unilaterally articulated by an Initial Source to preserve one or more PreservationTargets. A Preservation Intention may or may not identify the Preservation Director responsible for deciding how preservation is carried out or the Preservation Service Provider responsible for carrying out preservation. (†2549)