Insights into the ISO16363 Audit of a Digital Repository System

Digital Repositories with a mission for long-term preservation can now be reassured that their repository contents can be exploited into the future. This is done by looking at the systems and identifying weaknesses and suggesting improvements using tried and tested ISO audit process.

This presentation will provide insights into why and how the ISO 16363 audit of a large government repository system was carried out, the international processes involved, and the specific procedures used.

Examples will also be provided to show the breadth and depth of investigation and the level to which the repository system had prepared itself.

Finally the benefits of certification, including its international recognition will be presented.