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#* It is available on-line through a Web interface.
#* It is available on-line through a Web interface.
#* It only works with finding aids encoded in the EAD 2002 DTD, requiring conversion to the EAD schema following validation and error correction.
#* It only works with finding aids encoded in the EAD 2002 DTD, requiring conversion to the EAD schema following validation and error correction.
# The [http://umaead.lib.byu.edu/ UMA BPGilyzer]
# The [http://umaead.lib.byu.edu/ UMA BPGilyzer]
#* This validator is a Windows-based desktop application, customized from the University of California tool.
#* This validator is a Windows-based desktop application, customized from the University of California tool.
#* It must be downloaded and installed to be used.
#* It must be downloaded and installed to be used.
#* It works with EAD documents encoded in either the EAD 2002 DTD or the EAD 2002 Schema.
#* It works with EAD documents encoded in either the EAD 2002 DTD or the EAD 2002 Schema.

Revision as of 16:31, 26 March 2008

Two validators have been customized for use by grant participants to ensure compliance with the best practice guidelines.

  1. The UMA EAD Report Card
    • This validator is a customized version of the original RLG Report Card.
    • It is available on-line through a Web interface.
    • It only works with finding aids encoded in the EAD 2002 DTD, requiring conversion to the EAD schema following validation and error correction.
  2. The UMA BPGilyzer
    • This validator is a Windows-based desktop application, customized from the University of California tool.
    • It must be downloaded and installed to be used.
    • It works with EAD documents encoded in either the EAD 2002 DTD or the EAD 2002 Schema.