Purpose: The present research is dealt with a paradigm for the management of digital images of the NLAI(National Archive of Iran) according to the Open Archival Information System(OAIS) reference model.The methodology: The present research is quantative and applies the method of library case study in literature and a descriptive and analytic method in data analysis. The statistic community involves 32 experts and authorities on digital preservation who are acquainted with OAIS reference model and of whom twenty persons agreed to fill out the list.Finds: Eventually given the experts' views, 89 elements out of the 135 elements existing on the check-list were presented to propose the paradigm for the management of the digital images of the Iran's National Archive.Importance of the research: Digital images rank as important records which notably contribute to the fulfilment of users information demands. Since hitherto no research has been carried out into the management of digital images of the Iran's National Archive in accordance with the OAIS reference model, this research has attempted to propose an optimal paradigm for the management of digital images of the Iran's National Archive according to the OAIS by providing a checklist.