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With apologies for cross-posting. __________________ Attributes of a Trusted Digital Repository The second RLG-OCLC report intended to advance long-term retention of digital research materials is now available for review and comment. You can find "Attributes of a Trusted Digital Repository: Meeting the Needs of Research Resources" at http://www.rlg.org/longterm/attributes01.pdf.It is, or will be very shortly, linked to from http://www.oclc.org/digitalpreservation and http://www.oclc.org/presres. On the morning of August 31, both organizations will be announcing the report in news releases at our web sites. This 52-page PDF document is intended to prompt consideration and discussion worldwide. To help achieve an international consensus and shape next steps, we need dialog on the standards, criteria, and mechanisms for certifying digital information repositories. We encourage your input -- please comment to [log in to unmask] by October 12, 2001. While intended primarily for research institutions and specifically for libraries and archives, this report contains guidance and recommendations applicable to any organization interested in long-term maintenance of and continuing access to digital materials. It highlights some key strategic issues as it focuses on practical assistance to administrators and implementers of digital archiving services. Robin L. Dale RLG Member Programs & Initiatives 1200 Villa Street Mountain View, CA 94041-1100 Ph: (650) 691-2238 Fax: 650.964.0943 Email: [log in to unmask]