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# Lead and/or Participate in Both Formal and Informal ‘Standards’ Efforts Representing Library, Archive and Museum Interests program Total projects: 3 Problem statement: Libraries, archives and museums rely on a variety of formal and informal standards in delivering their services. They are increasingly dependent on standards developed within commercial information environments. The shape, direction and sustainability of these standards is critical to the progress and reliability of their future service array. Objective: Create an efficient environment in support of the declared theme and program areas by participating with research institutions in the development of needed architecture and standards, supporting their adoption and finding appropriate venues for their sustenance. Impact: By investing the time and energy of expert staff within Programs and Research the aggregated influence of libraries, archives and museums will result in the more rapid emergence, adoption and reliability of the ‘standards’ needed. ## Projects Engage in Standards and Best Technical Practices Carry Out a Series of Initiatives Around Requirements for Persistent Identifiers, Uniting Internal and External Perspectives Serve on Encoded Archival Context Working Group to Influence the Proposed EAC Standard