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If I am applying for a grant to process a collection and put the finding aid on the Internet, do I need to mark up the finding aid using Encoded Archival Description (EAD)?

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If I am applying for a grant to process a collection and put the finding aid on the Internet, do I need to mark up the finding aid using Encoded Archival Description (EAD)?

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No, but applicants who do not intend to use EAD should explain why. EAD facilitates the searchability and interoperability of archival information on the Internet. NEH has supported the development of EAD and encourages applicants to use it in creating Web-accessible archival finding aids.