The Producer-Archive Interface Methodology Abstract Standard (PAIMAS)

The purpose of the Producer-Archive Interface Methodology Abstract Standard (PAIMAS) is to identify, define and provide structure to the relationships and interactions between a Producer and an Archive. The standard defines the methodology to follow to manage the activities and the interfaces from the initial contact between the Producer and the Archive until the objects of information are received and validated by the Archive. These activities cover the first stage of the Ingest Process as defined in the Reference Model for an Open Archival Information System (OAIS) (reference [1]).