Thanks, Mark.  This is helpful.

Deena Schwimmer

Associate Archivist

Yeshiva University Archives

Mendel Gottesman Library

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Subject: Re: "To frame or not to frame"

Another option to consider is "framing" without using standard HTML 
framesets.  http://staff.washington.edu/carlsonm/beyondframesets.pdf


Mark Carlson
Computer Support Analyst
Special Collections Division
University of Washington Libraries
BOX 352900
Seattle, WA, 98195
(206) 543-1929
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deena schwimmer wrote:
> Our institution is gearing up to implement EAD for our collection 
> guides, and is examining the various types of stylesheets. 
> 
> We would be interested in hearing opinions regarding using stylesheets 
> with frames.  While we like what seems to be the enhanced navigation it 
> provides, I seem to recall that some institutions moved away from 
> frame-based style sheets.  We'd appreciate hearing about any factors 
> other than institutional preference that should be considered in such a 
> decision.
> 
>  
> 
> Thanks,
> 
>   
> 
> Deena Schwimmer
> 
> Associate Archivist
> 
> Yeshiva University Archives
> 
> Mendel Gottesman Library
> 
> 500 W. 185th St.
> 
> New York, NY  10033
> 
> [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
> 
> (212) 960-5451
> 
>  
>