Supporting Documentation for ANSI/NISO Z39.86-2005, Specifications for the Digital Talking Book

This site contains documents related to the development, use, and maintenance of the 2005 version of the Z39.86 standard. The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) provides the standard:

As an XHTML file.

As a PDF file and in print for purchase.

Other Resources

ANSI/NISO Z39.86-2005 Specification (local copy)

2005 Version - list of most current DTDs

DTBOOK 2005 Version - html expanded version

Errata, Proposed Changes, and Maintenance Activities for Z39.86-2005

"ZedVal" conformance validator for Z39.86-2002 DTBs

Background Information On Development of the Standard