 
able to make the information available and usable over the mid-to-long-term. 
Examples of Ways the Repository Can Demonstrate It Is Meeting This Requirement 
Collection of appropriate preservation metadata; proof of usability of randomly selected 
digital objects held within the system; demonstrable track record for retaining usable digital 
objects over time; Designated Community polls. 
Discussion 
The repository should be able to demonstrate the continued preservation, including 
understandability, of 