The document discusses the Open Annotation Collaboration project, which evolved from a digitization collaboration between the University of Illinois and Herzog August Bibliothek, creating the Emblematica Online virtual collection of emblem books. It outlines various annotation use cases, including comparison of emblems, contextual embedding, and support for scholarly discourse, highlighting the need for effective digital tools for emblem scholars. Key issues addressed include URI selection, preservation of contextual elements, and the separation of annotation bodies from their content to maintain clear relationships and support nuanced discourse.