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I also prefer to create in EAD as I process a collection, using XMetal. However, in our small department we rely on volunteers, and some volunteers are uncomfortable with using XMetal. So we do a combination. We create in XMetal sometimes; and we convert lists from word processing and/or spreadsheets sometimes. -Alison ************************************************ Alison Hinderliter - [log in to unmask] Project Archivist The Newberry Library 60 W. Walton St. Chicago, IL 60610-7324 (312) 255-3694 -----Original message----- From: Leslie Czechowski [log in to unmask] Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2004 12:26:23 -0500 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Where does encoding fit in the processing timeline? Who does it? > I have found that creating the finding aid in EAD is quite the best way, > especially with regard to saving time. Once you have a good grasp of the > DTD and the software (I love XMetaL), it takes no more time to create the > finding aid in EAD than it does in Word. You then have one document you can > put against different stylesheets for Web presentation, a paper copy, etc. > > ------------- > Leslie Czechowski, Archivist > University of Minnesota > > At 12:35 PM 10/20/04 -0400, you wrote: > >Hello -- another question, this one regarding process of encoding finding > >aids. I'm interested in (a) who does the encoding and (b) at what point in > >the process the encoding is done. For example, I can see at least three > >options right off the bat: > > > >a) finding aids are originally written in EAD using authoring software (e.g. > >XMeTaL) > >b) finding aids are written in regular form (MSWord, etc) and then encoded > >at the end by the processor > >c) finding aids are written in regular form (MSWord, etc) and then encoded > >at the end by a dedicated encoder (either in-house or out-sourced) > > > >How do most people do it? What pitfalls have you encountered with the way > >you chose? > > > >Any and all information is appreciated. We're investigating starting this > >process and would like to benefit from combined wisdom as much as possible! > > > >Thanks > > > >Michele Rothenberger > > > > > > > >--- > >Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > >Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > >Version: 6.0.778 / Virus Database: 525 - Release Date: 10/20/2004 > > > >