The following new material is available from the DLF Website:


1. DLF Newsletter Issue 3:1 (available from
http://www.diglib.org/pubs/news03_01/index.htm)


2. DLF endorses revised benchmark for digitally reformatted monograph and
serial publications (available from
http://www.diglib.org/standards/bmarkfin.htm)


3. DLF endorsement of IMLS framework of guidance for developing good digital
collections (available from http://www.diglib.org/standards/imlsframe.htm)


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1. DLF Newsletter Issue 3:1. This issue includes reports from Carnegie
Mellon University, Cornell University, Harvard University, Indiana
University, Library of Congress, Michigan University, New York University,
and the DLF Office of the Director.


2. Several months ago, the DLF developed a draft minimum specification for
digital reproductions of printed monographs and serials. Upon review, the
DLF received numerous but modest change requests, and enthusiastic support
for the benchmark's endorsement. All of the change requests have been
accommodated into the revised benchmark specification which is available now
at http://www.diglib.org/standards/bmarkfin.htm


3. In spring/summer 2002, the Institute of Museum and Library Service (IMLS)
convened a digital library forum in order to discuss issues relating to the
implementation and management of networked digital libraries. Members of the
forum quickly identified collection quality as a critical aspect of digital
library management and interoperability, and proceeded to develop a
framework for evaluating collection quality and the various mechanisms,
standards, and best practices that promise to promote it. After review, the
framework (available from http://www.imls.gov/pubs/forumframework.htm) has
been endorsed by the Digital Library Federation (DLF) and is recommended by
the DLF to the broader community with one request for modest modification. A
brief statement endorsing the framework is available from
http://www.diglib.org/standards/imlsframe.htm