Dear list,
Some time ago there has been some discussion about Z39.50 and EAD. I have
searched the list archives and understand that the general advantage of the
use of Z39.50 would be that it would be possible to search EAD-finding aids
that are on different locations with different computer systems. I also have
read that it would be difficult to use bib-1 for such a purpose, especially
when one is planning to search more than the local finding aids alone,
because of the specific archival context (who is the 'author' - the author
of the finding aid or the person who is the originator of the collection,
etc). The general feeling seemed to be (in May 1998) that the making of a
specific EAD-Z39.50 profile was necessary, and some research projects about
this were announced. Has there been made any progress in this dossier
lately?
Thank you,
Marc Nelissen
University Archives K.U.Leuven
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