Persistent Identification Systems
Report on a consultancy conducted by Diana Dack for the National Library of Australia. May 2001
Introduction
This paper looks at the following issues involved in assuring the long term availability of references and citations made to digital objects in the context of open access on the Internet:-
- The role of persistent identifiers in ensuring consistent availability and accessibility of resources in an open networked environment.
- Existing schemes for persistent identifiers and the long-term considerations involved in establishing naming systems and the local and global considerations which must be addressed
- Immediate options available to the NLA.
- Recommended courses of action
