This presentation will look at how taking an approach based on the Learning Information Services standard (IMS Global, LIS 2.0) can help overcome the problem of data integration between Moodle and student information systems. Phil will discuss the pros and cons of taking a standards-based approach and will talk through how to get to grips with a services-based standard and how to avoid potential pitfalls. Presented by Phil Nicholls at Moodlemoot Dublin 2013 -