Dear Jennie,

I was trained by Daniel Pitti at Rare Book School (highly recommend it - http://www.virginia.edu/oldbooks/ )- and he trained us to  use NoteTab in tandem with XMetal.  We've been very happy with using this method for almost five years now.  XMetal also offers discounts to academic institutions, so it won't be too expensive. NoteTab Pro is only $20.00.

I wouldn't worry too much about working with proprietary xml editors. Remember, even if the software company folds for some reason, the xml documents you create in it will still be viable.

Sincerely,
Alison

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Alison Hinderliter -	[log in to unmask]
Senior Project Archivist
The Newberry Library
60 W. Walton St.
Chicago, IL  60610-7324
(312) 255-3694

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From: jennie benford [log in to unmask]
Date: Mon,  9 Jan 2006 13:24:01 -0600
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Need Up-to-Date Suggestions!

> Dear List--
> 
> The Archives at Carnegie Mellon is working with our in-house tech staff to 
> implement EAD.  The tech staff has asked the Archives to recommend an xml 
> editor for such.  Xmetal has been suggested, as has Word 2003, but we are 
> concerned about working with proprietary programs and/or with an xml editor 
> that has a short shelflife.  Any suggestions?
> 
> Thank You!--
> Jennie Benford
> University/Heinz Archivist
> Carnegie Mellon University