Hoolduskordade

Hoolduskordade is a framework used in archival science and information governance to describe a structured set of procedural rules for the care, maintenance, and stewardship of cultural artifacts, digital records, and their associated metadata over time.

Etymology and scope: The term is a coined compound combining elements meaning care and order, introduced in scholarly discussions to emphasize the orderly sequence of preservation activities rather than a single task. It is used across museums, libraries, and digital repositories to organize preservation planning.

Core components: Hoolduskordade encompasses selection and appraisal, preservation planning, handling, environmental controls, storage, migration and format control, metadata creation and maintenance, access policies, and documentation of actions taken. It also prescribes governance around responsibilities, audits, and risk management.

Standards and methods: Practitioners align the framework with established preservation models such as the OAIS reference model and use metadata standards like PREMIS and schema-based descriptions. Preservation strategies include bit-level preservation, format migration, emulation, and regular integrity checks.

History and usage: The concept emerged in professional discussions in the early 21st century within a typified archival discourse and has since seen uptake in academic and professional writing as a way to articulate a comprehensive preservation regime. Variants exist among institutions, reflecting local mandates, resource constraints, and disciplinary needs.