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Dissemination Information Package (DIP)

Definition:"The Information Package, derived from one or more AIPs, received by the Consumer in response to a request to the OAIS." An archive works with Consumers over time to ensure that DIPs remain useful.
At ICPSR:The DIPs are the access copies of files (data, documentation, supporting files, and related metadata) that are made available to users by download via the ICPSR Web site; by CD via the mail, for a subset of files that require a user agreement; or in the ICPSR data enclave onsite, for files that contain sensitive information and cannot otherwise be made available.
Source:OAIS: CCSDS 650.0-B-1, p. 1-10.
Date added:June 18, 2007
Last updated:June 18, 2007
Keywords:digital preservation, OAIS, access management