> 1. Sounds like XMetal software will have to be configured > for EAD. Who > will do that? You. > > 2. If the finding aids are put in EAD, using XMetal, how and > where will > they be displayed. They will probably be converted into > HTML; does XMetal > do that as well? > I know it doesn't, but can somebody explain that step and > any systems > support that is required to do it? Use the stylesheets provided by list members for 'external' display. use internal stylesheets so it 'looks right' when editing. > > 3. What kind and how much technical support from the Systems Division > in the Library is required to create EAD-encoded finding > aids, select an > appropriate XSL stylesheet, transform the EAD files into > HTML and mount > files for web access. Sounds like you want to hire somebody instead of having the fun of learning. HTH DaveP