Plan: A written statement, authorized by the management of the 
repository, that states the goals and objectives for achieving that part of the mission of the 
repository concerned with preservation. Preservation Strategic Plans may include long-term 
and short-term plans. 
Procedure: A written statement that specifies actions required to complete a service or to 
achieve a specific state or condition. Procedures specify how various aspects of the relevant 
Preservation Implementation Plans are to be fulfil