Encoding Archival Description An SGML-based metadata format developed for the description of archives http: //lcweb loc gov/ead/
Encoded Archival Description is the emerging standard for archival finding aids and is used by Library of Congress and other research institutions Finding aids are inventories, registers, indexes, or guides that provide detailed information about specific collections Standardizing the format of these tools makes it easier to display them on a network
An XML vocabulary used to develop a nonproprietary encoding standard for library documents, including indexes, archives, and any other type of holdings that may be found in libraries and museums
Encoded Archival Definition A metadata format for archival-type materials EAD Home Page
Date member entered on current tour of active duty For example, a member graduating from Officer Training School (OTS) is assigned an EAD date equal to the date of acceptance as a commissioned officer
Employment Authorization Document; a card issued by INS to certain applicants who have requested work authorization In size and format it resembles a driver's license
Encoded Archival Description The EAD is an SGML (Standard Generalized Markup Language) DTD (Document Type Definition) intended to assist in the creation of electronic finding aids Developed at UC-Berkeley, it is now maintained and supported as a standard by the Library of Congress and sponsored by the Society of American Archivists The EAD can be used to represent complete archival structures, including hierarchies and associations The kinds of functionality that EAD affords can also be implemented using Dublin Core, and it is also possible to migrate records from Dublin Core into the EAD format if necessary More information on EAD is available at http: //www loc gov/ead
Equivalent Air Depth Calculated when using Nitrox at a given % Oxygen and using Air Tables for Decompression Planning the EAD for Nitrox in the 21 - 50% range is always less than the actual depth