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If any information concerning the above EAD implementation is incorrect or out of date download the XML source file for this entry, make required changes and mail back to Mark Matienzo.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