© LNB 2007

Inga GrīnfeldeThe National Library of Latvia

LIBER/EBLIDACopenhagen, October 25, 2007

Formation of LetonicaFormation of Letonica

Sustainability Standards & common

quality criteria

Turning point (2001-2002) Part of long-term

government cultural policy

Stronger common lobby for funding

Leadership (NLL)

Pros

More (but not entirely) predictable

Common standards Common preservation

strategy and platform (DOM)• Data self-correction and

solutions to bit-rot

Common lobbying National registry Compliance with EDL

ideology on a local scale Common copyright space More multimedia

educational content

ConsCons

Different supervising agencies

Influence of local political climate

Varying degree of preparedness and knowledge

Fear of the “joint pocket” Personal ambitions Cumbersome work on

standards and specifications Compromises on content

Pilot

Latvia Lost > 30 partners Standard

agreements Common platform

(DOM)

Thank you!

Q & A

inga.grinfelde@lnb.lv