l preservation. In this document, the term ‘repository’ or phrase ‘digital repository’ is 
used to convey the same concept in all instances except when quoting from the OAIS. It is 
important to understand that in all instances in this document, ‘repository’ and ‘digital 
repository’ are used to convey digital repositories and archives that have, or contribute to, 
long-term preservation responsibilities and functionality. This document uses the OAIS 
concept of the ‘Designated Community’. A repository may 