Registry functions (1)
Provides support for the ingest process
Support conversion and metadata capture tools
May also provide support for the access
function
The export of Dissemination Information
Packages
The exchange of information packages (AIPs?)
with other repositories; conversion to exchange
standards
Can link metadata where there are multiple
instances within the system
May help to manage schema evolution
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