Many Repositories have not necessarily been focussing on issues of preservation as an essential criteria. Often this has been because they have predominantly included journal articles and it can be argued that the job of preservation rests with the publishers through services such as Portico, LOCKSS and CLOCKSS.

However, repositories also contain a vast array of other material, such as grey literature, digital materials and now research data. These outputs may not be available anywhere else apart from a researchers hard drive – as such, the repository becomes the preservation tool.

Because repositories contains such a variety of data there is no particular standard, however, as a rule of thumb, digital material, such as images and sound and video recordings should be added in non-proprietary formats. Examples can be found at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_format

Further details on the preservation of digital objects and datasets is available at DRAMBORA (Digital Repository Audit Method Based On Risk Assessment), which provides, “a methodology for self-assessment, encouraging organisations to establish a comprehensive self-awareness of their objectives, activities and assets before identifying, assessing and managing the risks implicit within their organisation”.

Developed by the Digital Curation Centre (DCC), an interactive guide is available to guide the repository manager through an audit process – http://www.dcc.ac.uk/resources/repository-audit-and-assessment/drambora#sthash.06rRfkzt.dpuf

3.1 Open Access Metadata & Indicators
3.2 ORCID
3.3 FundRef
3.4 CrossMark
3.5 Preservation & Storage Formats
3.6 Alternative Metric Schemes

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