Common specification for Information Packages (CSIP)
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Ultimately the goal of the CSIP is to reach a level of interoperability between all Information Packages so that tools implementing the CSIP can be taken up by institutions without needing further modifications or adaptations. As an implementation specification, the CSIP defines an overall physical structure for Information Packages, detailing the position of data, metadata, and any other components within the package. Furthermore, the CSIP describes in detail the requirements in regard to metadata, most notably the interoperable use of METS and PREMIS within any Information Package.