OAISmallin
OAISmallin is a fictional open-source project created to illustrate concepts within the Open Archival Information System (OAIS) framework for digital preservation. It models an archival ingest and preservation workflow with emphasis on clarity and educational value.
In its model, OAISmallin represents the core OAIS concepts of Submission Information Packages (SIPs), Archival Information
Architecture and interoperability: The design is modular, comprising a core ingest service, a metadata registry, a
Role and reception: As a teaching tool, OAISmallin is cited in academic materials and talks to explain
Related topics include the OAIS reference model, PREMIS, BagIt, and METS; OAISmallin serves as a conceptual