Creating EAD-Compatible Finding Guides on Paper
Creating EAD-Compatible Finding Guides on Paper by Elizabeth H. Dow, published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC on January 31, 2005, is a comprehensive resource for archivists working in repositories that are not yet able to publish their inventories online. This 153-page book provides guidance on creating clear and precise archival descriptions, preparing archivists for the eventual transition to the digital landscape. The text addresses the necessary information for collecting and describing archival collections, as well as the standards to follow in this process.
Readers will find practical insights into the creation of finding aids and inventories, with a focus on the use of Encoded Archival Description (EAD). The book includes a bibliography, glossary of terms, and an index, enhancing its utility as a reference tool. Topics such as library and information science, as well as systems administration, are explored, making this edition relevant for those interested in the intersection of archival practices and technology.
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Many archivists work in a repository that cannot consider publishing its inventories on the World Wide Web at this time. They have watched the growing use of the Encoded Archival Description (EAD) for publishing inventories and other finding aids on the Web, and they look forward to the day when their repository will also have a place in the Internet’s mega-library of intellectual resources. This book shows those archivists how to create clear and precise archival description in order to start preparing for that day. Dow focuses on the information needed to collect and describe one’s collection, where to put it in relation to other information, and what standards to use in the process. Rounding out this publication is a bibliography, a glossary of terms, and an index.
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