[WEB4LIB] Re: "library" domain name

[Jean Hewlett]

Several libraries in California are already using .lib
For example, the Sonoma County Library is http://www.sonoma.lib.ca.us

Jean Hewlett
North Bay Cooperative Library System & University of San Francisco
Santa Rosa, CA
nbclsref at sonic.net

Julia Schult wrote:

> "Marentette, Donna" wrote:
>
> > Is anyone taking the initiative on behalf of libraries to create a "library"
> > suffix?
> >
>
> What a great idea!  Having a .library or .lib Top Level Domain makes a lot of sense, as long as only libraries can use it.  I personally would prefer
> .lib which would be a little more international than .library ...
>
> I checked out the original information from ICANN on this:
> http://www.icann.org/tlds/tld-application-process.htm
>
> and it indicates that ICANN will be accepting applications from organizations willing to oversee the distribution of domain names within the new Top
> Level Domains.  Here's the catches:
>
> 1)    Finding an organization to administer the .lib domain names, meaning accept applications from those who want such a domain name and assign
> them, and keep track of who has what.
> 2)    An initial application fee of $50,000 from that organization to cover ICANN's expenses in setting up the top level domain.
> 3)    The deadline for all this is between 5 September and 2 October 2000.
>
> So, who could take this on?  ALA?  IFLA?  Just tell me who to call or email...
>
> ---Julia E. Schult
> Access/Electronic Services Librarian
> Elmira College
> Jschult at elmira.edu