IMS/CNI White Paper on Learning Management Systems and Digital Libraries Clifford Lynch Executive Director Coalition for Networked Information IMS Global Learning Consortium and CNI recently launched a working alliance to explore the development of common architectural and functional models leading to joint specifications and improved technical interoperability in the rapidly evolving areas of digital libraries and learning object repositories. While the initial focus of the alliance will be specifically on the requirements of higher education institutions around the world, the group aims to provide technical advice and specifications for all education and training communities wishing to develop and use interoperable digital library and learning object repositories. This session will review progress on a joint white paper developed collaboratively by IMS and CNI with assistance from Lorcan Dempsey of OCLC and David Seaman of the Digital Library Federation. Web Links: http://www.imsglobal.org/pressrelease/pr030313.cfm