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This page contains a link to MoReq2 itself, please scroll down.
There are four main components (specification, metadata model, testing framework, and xml schema), plus a change log.
The specification and metadata model are available in a variety of formats. All components are the current versions, in English. For translations in other languages, please refer to the MoReq2010 website.
Leaflets that introduce MoReq2 are available in 22 languages.
For reconciliations and mappings that compare MoReq2 to other specifications see our Reconciliations page.
MoReq2 xml Schema
The MoReq2 xml schema. Consists of text and .xsd files.
This is version 1.04.01, the version issued in September 2008.
Most users of MoReq2 will not need this. You only need this if you are involved in software development.
Download the MoReq2 xml Schema (44 KB, downloads as a zip file)
MoReq2 Test Framework
The MoReq2 Testing Framework. All the documentation you need to test an electronic records management system for MoReq2 compliance: test data, test conditions, expected results. The documentation consists of PDF documents.
This is version 1.0, the version issued in April 2008.
Most users of MoReq2 will not need this. You only need this if you are involved in compliance testing.
Download the MoReq2 Test Framework (8113 KB, downloads as a zip file)
MoReq2 Metadata Model (Microsoft Word 1997-2003 format)
The MoReq2 metadata model (also known as Appendix 9), in an editable format (Microsoft Word 1997-2003).
This is version 1.04, the version issued in September 2008.
Most users of MoReq2 will not need this. You only need this if you are involved with the technical details of interfaces. Use this version if you cannot use Microsoft Word 2007 format.
Download MoReq2 Metadata Model (2066 KB, downloads as a Word document, DOC)
MoReq2 Metadata Model (Microsoft Word 2007 format)
The MoReq2 metadata model (also known as Appendix 9), in an editable format (Microsoft Word 2007).
This is version 1.04, the version issued in September 2008.
Most users of MoReq2 will not need this. You only need this if you are involved with the technical details of interfaces. If you cannot use this format, try the Microsoft Word 1997-2003 format (below) instead.
Download MoReq2 Metadata Model (255 KB, downloads as a Word document, DOCX)
MoReq2 Specification (PDF)
The MoReq2 specification, professionally typeset, in non-editable format (PDF).
This is version 1.04, the version issued in September 2008.
Use this version if you want to read MoReq2 in paper form. A printed and bound copy can be ordered from the EU Bookshop (choose a language then search for “MoReq2”).
Download MoReq2 Specification (2561 KB, opens in a new tab)
MoReq2 Specification (Microsoft Word 1997-2003 format)
The MoReq2 specification, in editable format (Microsoft Word 1997-2003).
This is version 1.04, the version issued in September 2008.
Use this version if you cannot use Microsoft Word 2007 format.
Download MoReq2 Specification (3213 KB, downloads as a Word document, DOC)
MoReq2 Specification (Microsoft Word 2007 format)
The MoReq2 specification, in editable format (Microsoft Word 2007).
This is version 1.04, the version issued in September 2008.
This is the version that most users will need. It is editable so that you can customise it. If you cannot use this format, try the Microsoft Word 1997-2003 format (below) instead.
Download MoReq2 Specification (811 KB, downloads as a Word document, DOCX)
MoReq Sections
MoReq2
The IRMS MoReq2 page provides access to the full MoReq2 specification, metadata model, XML schema and testing framework, each in multiple formats, offering resources for implementing, customising and testing electronic records management systems in compliance with the MoReq2 standard.
Reconciliations
The IRMS Reconciliations page explains how MoReq2 aligns with other electronic records management standards and provides downloadable mappings, comparisons and reconciliations between MoReq2, earlier MoReq versions, PRO specifications, ISO standards and other frameworks to support understanding of their relationships and overlaps.
MoReq2010 Announcements
The IRMS MoReq2010 Announcements page compiles news, papers, consultation documents, and downloadable resources relating to the development and release of the MoReq2010 specification, including its core modules, metadata model, test framework, commentary, and international contributions from organisations and experts involved in electronic records management.
EMC
The IRMS EMC page highlights international media coverage of EMC’s 2010 announcement to pursue MoReq2 certification for its Documentum Records Manager software, providing downloadable articles and press releases from multiple countries and languages detailing the company’s commitment to meeting European electronic records management standards.
FABASOFT
The IRMS Fabasoft page showcases international press coverage celebrating Fabasoft as the first company to achieve MoReq2 certification for its product Fabasoft Folio 2009, featuring downloadable articles in multiple languages highlighting its compliance with European electronic records management standards.
MoReq FAQ
The IRMS MoReq FAQ page provides detailed explanations about the origins, purpose, structure, development, governance and application of the MoReq and MoReq2 electronic records management specifications, addressing common questions on compliance, testing, translation, customisation, usage, and accessibility for organisations, suppliers, and educators across Europe.
MoReq2 Images
The IRMS MoReq2 Images page provides a collection of downloadable photographs, logos and event images related to MoReq2 and MoReq2010, available for educational and presentation use, depicting conferences, editorial board meetings, certification ceremonies and publication covers documenting the development and promotion of the MoReq standards.
MoReq2 Leaflets
The IRMS MoReq2 Leaflets page provides downloadable multilingual leaflets produced by the European Commission in 22 EU languages, designed to introduce senior management and stakeholders to the principles and benefits of MoReq2, with printable A4 PDF versions and links to order printed copies from the EU Bookshop.
Open Text
The IRMS Open Text page presents international media coverage of Open Text’s announcement to pursue MoReq2 certification, featuring downloadable articles in multiple languages highlighting the company’s endorsement of MoReq2 as a robust European standard for electronic records management.
Other MoReq2 Resources
The IRMS Other MoReq2 Resources page provides links to external websites, wikis, and initiatives related to MoReq2, including the DLM Forum, European Commission microsite, and international resources in multiple languages, offering additional information, discussions, and translations that support understanding and implementation of the MoReq and MoReq2 standards.
Other Specifications
The IRMS Other Specifications page provides a comprehensive collection of international electronic records management standards and specifications related to or independent of MoReq, offering downloadable documents, translations, and reconciliations from organisations worldwide, including national archives and professional bodies, to support comparative study and historical reference of recordkeeping frameworks.
MoReq Papers
The IRMS MoReq Papers page provides access to a wide range of academic, professional, and policy papers exploring MoReq and MoReq2, including dissertations, comparative studies, and international research on electronic records management standards, with downloadable documents in multiple languages that analyse, critique, or apply MoReq principles across global contexts.
MoReq Presentations
The IRMS MoReq Presentations page provides a collection of international presentations and podcasts discussing MoReq and MoReq2, including academic lectures, conference sessions, and industry talks that explore electronic records management standards, their implementation, and alignment with related frameworks, with downloadable materials available in multiple languages.
Press & Web Coverage
The IRMS Press & Web Coverage page compiles international media, blog, and online articles discussing MoReq and MoReq2, featuring interviews, critiques, news reports, and analyses from organisations, experts, and publications worldwide, highlighting MoReq’s development, implementation, and influence on electronic records management standards.
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