Tools & helper files University of Florida, Smathers Libraries


URL: http://web.uflib.ufl.edu/spec/sascfas.htm

Encoding Procedure:  

EAD XML finding aids are encoded using the Notetab Light application. Using a clip library created by John Nemmers (UF) and Chuck Thomas (FCLA), a staff member answers questions and enters data when prompted and the finding aid in marked up automatically. This method generally is not used to mark up the <dsc> section of the finding aids. Instead, box/folder contents lists are first input into MS Excel and then copy/pasted into the EAD file. Descriptions at the series, sub-series, etc., level are input using the Notetab clip library method. The XML instance is automatically transformed to HTML using Saxon and style sheets adapted from Michael Fox's EAD Cookbook.

Delivery Mechanism:  

Finding aids are made available primarily as static HTML on the Libraries' web site. In addition, the XML finding aids are delivered on-the-fly as HTML via Florida's union database entitled Archival Collections, part of the Publication of Archival, Library and Museum Materials (PALMM) cooperative initiative.

Contact:  

John Nemmers, Descriptive and Technical Services Archivist (johnemm@uflib.ufl.edu)

RLG Member:  

Yes

Last updated:  Date unknown

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If any information concerning the above EAD implementation is incorrect or out of date download the XML source file for this entry, make required changes and mail back to levjen@umd.edu.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