iltfri
iltfri is a proposed open standard and governance framework for licensing and redistribution of digital resources, with a focus on educational content, cultural heritage data, and public-domain materials. The acronym stands for Interoperable Licenses and Terms for Free Resources Initiative. The goal is to simplify reuse across institutions by providing uniform license terms, machine-readable metadata, and clear attribution rules.
Key components include a reusable license model (ILTFRI License Model v1.0), a metadata schema, and a registration
History of iltfri traces to a 2015-16 discussion among educators, librarians, and open-content advocates. A formal
Governance and standards are provided by a non-profit consortium comprising libraries, archives, universities, and technology providers.
Impact and reception have been mixed: adopters report clearer terms and easier rights management, while critics