This talk presents findings from a pilot multi-case study in archiving and preserving 3D and virtual environment data using the OAIS reference model for 3D and VR data sets.

Specifically, we seek to learn new lessons from the review, evaluation and re-validation of curated 3D and VR content. We further seek to identify links between digital triage, preservation actions, and archiving in multiple disciplines in order to make recommendations to embed data stewardship processes in research ecosystems. This work happens through interdisciplinary collaboration to validate curation practices across fields to support reproducibility in research with 3D and/or VR data.

Numerous disciplines and sectors are producing 3D data for research and instruction, but without the guidance of published standards or practices generalizable across fields.

In this presentation we will present our findings from taking 3D and VR data sets from three separate initiatives in distinct disciplines and creating archival objects using the OAIS reference model. Our findings review the use of OAIS as applied to preserving 3D content, and expands on what steps and information on 3D workflows we need to preserve in order to ensure reuse across disciplines.