1	A service framework A report to the DLF Steering Committee Service Framework Group: Peter Brantley Lorcan Dempsey Dale Flecker Brian Lavoie Krisellen Maloney Andy Powell Mackenzie Smith.
2	Think about … Repositories Metasearch/resolver Resolver/E-resource management Aquifer
3	Think about … Course management systems e-portfolio Chandler Virtual Research Environment Search engines
4	We believe that .. We have moved past our shared sense of the library and its systems We do not have a shared model to organize endeavor.
5	A service framework … is a tool for organizing attention … supports discussion, investment, design, development. … is not a substitute for creativity, bottom up activity, ….
6	Examples JISC Information environment OAIS Reference Model
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10	Benefits Contributes towards: A more modular approach to design and development A foundation for collaboration among libraries Lower development and ownership costs. Expressing the value of the library to other communities Alignment of library planning Identification of gaps and development needs
11	Why this matters Very difficult to effectively Federate digital library services Realize savings through shared systems and services or components from third parties Respond to change with flexible modular systems environments Align strategic objectives and systems environments.
12	In fact … Aquifer cannot be understood, planned or implemented in the absence of a service framework Standards investment can't be responsibly made without a service framework We can't interact with the crucial external communities and workflow builders without a service framework
13	Recommendations Recommendation 1 Secure dedicated effort to advance framework. A fellow. Seek shared funding but be prepared to entirely fund. Charge to Director to work with SF Group to bring proposal to Executive Group. Recommendation 2 Research library of the future Scenario work Seek to advance work with CNI, Mellon, ….