Meeting of the TEI Manuscript SIG: November 14, 2009, Ann Arbor

Summary of the business meeting

1. An overview over the achievements of last year was discussed:
   • task force on Genetic Editions (chair: Fotis Jannidis) is working and has produced (and presented) a first draft of the concept; beta test about to start soon; aims to propose to the Council by spring 2010
   • task force on MSDesc Enhancement (chair: Torsten Schassen): all proposed request have been approved by the Council
   • extension of this towards "text bearing objects" needs to be re-vitalized
2. Outline of the agenda for next year:
   • continue on Genetic Editions (see above)
   • create a task force to improve / rewrite the Critical Apparatus chapter (volunteers needed)
   • improve "Public Relations" of the SIG