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If any information concerning the above EAD implementation is incorrect or out of date download the XML source file for this entry, make required changes and mail back to Mark Matienzo.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