Presented at the 2010 Electronic Resources & Libraries Conference. -- Tina Feick, Harrassowitz -- Abstract: After two surveys and transactional analysis, NISO's I2 Working Group is ready to move forward to finalize the metadata required to define the indentifier, consider options for other identifier standardsm ensure legacy systems are addressedm and explore possible registries and maintenance agencies. Next steps for the identifier standard will be discussed along with the need for support for testing and plans for implementation within the e-resource supply chain, insitutional repository sector, and library resource management (ILL).