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Amy Cooper wrote:

> Dear List,
>
> At the risk of starting a firestorm, I'd like to ask for advice on locating
> and using EAD software.  I've been conducting some preliminary research
> into the software available for EAD, and have found more questions than
> answers.  I started looking in the Archives of the list and found some
> information dating back to 1997.  The program with which I am familiar,
> Author/Editor, seems to have been discontinued -- it moved from SoftQuad to
> Interleaf which was acquired by BroadVision, which informed me that they
> are discontinuing the product.  Internet Archivist, which caused some stir
> on the list late last year, is not selling any new contracts as they
> reconsider the impact of XML on the program.  There are XML authoring
> products, such as XMetal, but I have little experience with these.  How are
> they being used?
>
> My question for the list is this:  for a relatively small Archives and
> Special Collections, what are the best options for EAD software and
> creating EAD Finding Aids?  What solutions are other smaller Archives
> using? This area is changing so quickly that it's difficult at best to keep
> up with the changes and make a wise decision for an Archives on a limited
> budget.
>
> All responses will be appreciated.
>
> Regards,
> Amy Cooper
> Archivist/Special Collections Librarian
> University of South Dakota
>
> alcooper@usd.edu

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