led. 
Provider (or Submitter): A person or system that submits a digital object to the repository. 
The Provider can be the Producer. 
Repository Mission Statement: A written statement, authorized by the management of the 
repository, that, among other things, describes the commitment of the organization for the 
stewardship of digital objects in its custody. 
1.5.3 NOMENCLATURE 
The following conventions apply for the normative specifications in this Recommended 
Practice: 
a) the words ‘shall’ and ‘must’ 