•Provide framework for
decision-making about
preservation commitments
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Three step
assessment process is somewhat adaptable in its modular design:
ideally the process
would be built to allow for swapping in new and updated tools.
Possible to separate
local rules & conditions from more general digital preservation
guidelines.
the assessment
outcome can be used to perform triage — to prioritize preservation actions in
a repository with limited resources
Results can be used
to inform decisions about when the most efficient time is to act ; The
preservation risk assessment metadata can be used to weigh the risks and
costs of acting now, acting later, or delaying decision
