Learning
Preservation master
The version of a recording or digital object retained as a reference for long-term preservation. It preserves the source’s significant information and is kept with documentation of its origin, technical characteristics and any processing.
The version of a recording or digital object retained as a reference for long-term preservation. It preserves the source’s significant information and is kept with documentation of its origin, technical characteristics and any processing. IASA guidance
First published 18 July 2026 · Revision 1 · Substantive changes to this entry are dated here.