Periodically it collects and stores information published on the web. Then, it processes the collect data to make it searchable, providing a “Google-like” service that enables searching the past web (English user interface available at www.archive.pt). This preservation workflow is performed through a large-scale distributed information system.

But, unfortunately, so far, Re-sourceSync has not enjoyed wide adoption despite itspower and simplicity. Possible explanations includecompetition with its significantly less powerful and 15year old predecessor OAI-PMH, an overall tendency byportals to resort to rolling their own bespoke APIs, and alack of concrete action regarding interoperability despitea general sentiment that more is needed.

Impermanence