Hans-Jorg,
I would be interested in testing the MALVINE service. As you may know, the
Research Libraries Group has developed a system/service for archival collection
guides as well. It would be useful to see your approach and to discuss whether
there is a way for us to include some of your content in our service as well.
Anne Van Camp
Manager, Member Initiatives
Research Libraries Group
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Subject: MALVINE test users wanted
Dear colleagues,
you may be aware that the EU-project MALVINE (Manuscripts and Letters
Via Integrated Networks in Europe) is currently developing a search
engine for European databases of manuscript material. Information may be
found at the project's homepage (www.malvine.org).
Of special interest to the EAD society, is that EAD is used as common
exchanging format whenever a conversion of catalogue is necessary.
However, this is hidden for the user, but might be interesting from a
more technical point of view.
After the first year of the project a first version of this search
engine is now available. During this year the search engine will be
improved with the help of user tests. In order to reach a variety of
test users with various professional backgrounds we would like to ask
you to volunteer as a MALVINE test user. Becoming a test user is very
easy, the MALVINE consortium only needs the following information:
- Name
- e-mail address
- institution (if applicable)
- profession/ area of research.
Having received this information the MALVINE consortium will get in
touch with you as soon as the check lists for the user tests are
available (around late January/early February). We will advise you then
about all relevant details of the tests.
The user tests will be very easy to perform and won't take much of your
time.
Thank you very much for your interest in MALVINE and your cooperation.
For the MALVINE consortium
Hans-Joerg Lieder
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