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This page attempts to explain how MoReq2 compares to other electronic records management standards, you may find answers to some of your questions on this page.
Reconciliations between MoReq2 and other standards are difficult to produce, and can only be approximate. Nonetheless, they are in great demand, so we are keen to add more resources to this page; please contact us if you know of other reconciliations, or mappings, that show how MoReq2 compares to other standards.
Reconciliation of MoReq2 and MoReq
MoReq2 includes a mapping that shows how its sections and chapters relate to those of the original MoReq. See MoReq2 Appendix 8.
MoReq2 and Other Records-Related Standards
The Appendices of MoReq2 contain reconciliations between aspects of MoReq2 and various standards (not standard requirement specifications) as follows:
- ISO 23081 (Records Management Metadata): MoReq2 Appendix 5.
- ISO 15836 (Dublin Core): Appendix 5.
- Numerous standards functional overlap: Appendix 7.
MoReq2/PRO 2002 reconciliation (unverified)
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Download MoReq2/PRO 2002 reconciliation (unverified) (117 KB, downloads as a zip file)
This document maps the requirements of the MoReq2 and PRO 2002 specifications, in both directions. The mappings are draft and unverified. Consists of a Microsoft Excel workbook accompanied by a PDF document, in a ZIP file.
MOREQ and PRO Specifications Terminology
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Download MOREQ and PRO Specifications Terminology (61 KB, opens in a new tab)
A short document that maps eleven key terms (file, folder class, etc.) used in MoReq,MoReq2, PRO 1999 and PRO 2002 (the PRO specifications are available on the Other Specifications page).
MoReq – TNA – 50515-2 Reconciliation
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Download MoReq – TNA – 50515-2 Reconciliation (105 KB, opens in a new tab)
Mapping of the requirements in five specifications: PRO 2002 and 1999 (here referred to as TNA 2002 and 1999), MoReq (original 2001 edition, not MoReq2), US DOD 5015.2 editions of 2002 and 2007. Extracted from PRO 2002 volume 3 2007 revision (available on the Other Specifications page).
A Comparison of Moreq and SÄHKE Metadata and Functional Requirements
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Download A Comparison of Moreq and SÄHKE Metadata and Functional Requirements (159 KB, opens in a new tab)
The paper compares MoReq and SÄHKE specifications, and it seeks to find out whether there is an easy way for harmonizing them. Originally published in the Records Management Journal volume 19 issue 1. Posted here with the kind permission of the author, Professor Pekka Hennttonen.
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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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