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The revised MODS schema version 3.1 is now available at: www.loc.gov/mods/v3/mods-3-1.xsd. The Outline of elements and attributes also reflects version 3.1 (http://www.loc.gov/standards/mods/v3/mods-3-1-outline.html). The MARC mappings will be revised shortly, although the impact on them is limited, since the changes to the schema are fairly minor and many of the elements added do not have MARC equivalents. There is also minimal impact on the MARCXML to MODS stylesheet, guidelines, and examples; these will also be revised to reflect the new schema shortly. There is no need to convert existing 3.0 records, so there is no stylesheet for that purpose. We have implemented the policy of also keeping the current schema in the generic location, so when you go to: http://www.loc.gov/mods/mods.xsd the most current schema will always be there. Changes from the previous version 3.0 are documented at: http://www.loc.gov/mods/changes-3-1.html. We have discussed them over the last several months; many of the changes reflect a reorganization so that the MADS schema can reference MODS. The revision is based on input from implementors and from others who have participated in this list. Thank you all for contributing. For questions or comments, please email the Network Development and MARC Standards Office at [log in to unmask] The LC MODS Team July 27, 2005