XML is converted to HTML on-the-fly using Coldfusion and a locally-developed XSLT stylesheet. EAD encoded finding aids are accessible from MARC records in the local OPAC and OCLC; via a search interface which using Coldfusion and the Verity search engine; and by a browse list that is generated dynamically using Coldfusion.
Finding aids begin as either MS Word files or papers copies. In cases where OCR is necessary, we use OmniPage. Finding aids are marked up in EAD2002 using XMetaL 4 (Author) and locally developed templates. Macros are used to ensure regular mark up and provide consistent boilerplate text. A local XSL stylesheet is used to test each EAD instance for conformity with the MHS template and best practice. The Verity index must be repopulated after new files are added or changes are made to previously posted files.