Tools & helper files National Library of Medicine, History of Medicine Division

URL: http://oculus.nlm.nih.gov/cgi/f/findaid/findaid-idx?c=nlmfindaid

Encoding Procedure:  

In 2002 we developed an MS Access database tool for 95% of our encoding for both archdesc and dsc (and we offer it as freeware to any that ask). The output is a fully marked up xml file. We still use Daniel Pitti's Rare Books School Notetab/EAD set-up for specialized encoding, parsing, and XSL/HTML conversions for quality control, proofreading, and paper version transformation. XML is loaded into DLXS for search and display.

Delivery Mechanism:  

Links from OPAC MARC records and through University of Michigan's DLXS product.

Contact:  

John Rees Assistant Curator, Modern Manuscripts History of Medicine Division National Library of Medicine reesj@mail.nlm.nih.gov

RLG Member:  

Yes.

Last updated: December 2008

Update information:
If any information concerning the above EAD implementation is incorrect or out of date download the XML source file for this entry, make required changes and mail back to jnemmers@ufl.edu. Updated entries may only be submitted by the contact listed above.