 as a university or a government 
agency, and its narrower mission may be formalized through policies explicitly adopted and 
approved by the larger organization. Government agencies and other organizations may have 
legal mandates that require they preserve materials, in which case these mandates can be 
substituted for mission statements, as they define the purpose of the organization. Mission 
statements should be kept up to date and continue to reflect the common goals and practices 
for preservation. 
