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Re: Encoded Archival Description



 There was a long thread on the pros and cons of EAD on this list a while
back ( perhaps a year ago? ) started I believe by a message with
the provocative heading "EAD is a very bad idea."  Check the archives of
the Archives List.

 Steve Fisher
 University of Denver


On Mon, 14 Aug 2000, Bonita Weddle wrote:

> I am helping to assess the feasibility of implementing Encoded Archival Description (EAD) and have found many sources explaining the immediate and future benefits of doing so.  I have also uncovered a wealth of material concerning the nuts-and-bolts procedures used to implement EAD.  However, I have not been able to find many pieces written by archivists who either have reservations about EAD or are convinced that EAD is fundamentally flawed.
>
> I realize that many archivists are choosing not to implement EAD at this time because of lack of staff time, training, and other resources.  Has anyone decided not to implement because, s/he is convinced that EAD has serious shortcomings?  If so, I would like to know what these shortcomings are and what alternatives to making finding aids accessible were chosen.
>
> If you prefer not to "go public" with this information, please feel free to respond privately to me at <bweddle@mail.nysed.gov>.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Bonita L. Weddle
> Documentary Heritage Services
> New York State Archives
> 9C71 Cultural Education Center
> Albany, NY 12230
> (518) 473-4258
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