Learning Outcomes:
Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of XSLT concepts and recognize components of the eXtensible Markup Language (XML) technical standard
Apply the key elements of EAD, encoding a finding aid using XML editing software
Grasp the fundamentals of the eXtensible Stylesheet (XSLT) programming language sufficiently to modify existing stylesheets or create a basic one from scratch to generate a Web-ready EAD document
Reviews:
"Now I've got everything I need to make EAD work!"
"The hands-on was incredibly valuable."
"I was able to understand the concepts in a concrete way and will be able to work with programmers better in the future."
"The instructors were excellent!"
"The great number of online exercises were invaluable."
"It's fantastic to be able to use a computer and the software throughout the workshop. These tools make the workshop lessons learned more realistic and applicable to daily life. Much better than two days of theory without practice."
"Even pace; excellent explanations. The presenters have the ability to make things appear deceptively easy." - Michelle Falke
"Before coming to the workshop, I felt like I didn't have control over how my finding aids displayed. Now I feel empowered to make significant improvements in style and usability."
"I think the workbook is fantastic, comprehensive, and easy to follow—and also makes it easy to see how to apply and change small pieces. It is obvious a lot of thought and effort went into it."
