An interim report has been released on the progress made by European member states to coordinate cultural digitisation policies and programmes.The document includes a report on activity that is underway in the UK. The report, entitled Coordinating Digitisation in Europe, provides an overview of the work that has taken place since the ‘eEurope 2002 Action Plan’ called for a coordinated effort in regards to the digitisation of cultural resources, across the Union. It also includes reports submitted by each of the member states on digitisation activity underway in their countries. The report from the UK describes projects including the People’s Network, the government-led initiative to connect all public libraries to the internet. The report has been compiled by the National Representatives Group, a joint initiative between the European Commission and Member States. There are plans to issue a further progress report in early 2004. To download a copy of the report in PDF format, CLICK HERE