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  Jackie M. Dooley, Head of Special Collections and University Archives
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Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2000 11:55:37 -0800
From: Dick Miller <[log in to unmask]>
Reply-To: USMARC <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject: XMLMARC Software Released

Lane Medical Library at Stanford University released XMLMARC software on
Dec. 29, 1999, for free, non-commercial use.  This Java client/server
program converts MARC to XML based on flexible maps and simplified, yet
detailed DTDs for bibliographic and authorities formats.  It resulted from
the experimental Medlane Project, which is exploring alternative methods of
utilizing cataloging information-- considered at risk due to its
segregation from mainstream web resources.

XMLMARC was designed to accommodate changes in MARC and mapping decisions
without the need for reprogramming.  Lane has used the program to convert
over 250,000 MARC records to XML.  Details and downloading instructions are
available at:  http://xmlmarc.stanford.edu/

This release concluded Phase I of the Project.  We are now exploring access
to our XML data via search engines/Oracle 8i, display using XSL style
sheets, and interface development.

We hope that the availability of XMLMARC will spark further exploration of
the potential of using XML for a web-oriented version of MARC.

Dick Miller

Dick R. Miller
Head of Technical Services & Systems Librarian
Lane Medical Library, L109
Stanford University Medical Center
Stanford, CA 94305-5123
(650) 725-4615 (work)
(650) 725-7471 (fax)
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