Books for the Encoded Archival Description (EAD)

The Standards Portal is maintained by the SAA Standards Committee.

• Information regarding Standards Development and Review
• Procedures for Review and Approval of an SAA-Developed Standard
• Procedures for SAA Endorsement of an External Standard
• Proposal Form for Inclusion of a Non-Endorsed Standard in the SAA Standards Portal

SAA Members: Contribute related resources (e.g., journal articles, case studies, etc.) by using the links at the bottom of listed standards.

Other Related Resources

• List of Major Standards and Guidelines Adopted by SAA from 1972 to 1994
• Standards for Archival Description:
  A Handbook (1994)

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