SGML and XML

SGML
SGML (Standard Generalized Markup Language) is a markup language used for describing structural divisions in a text. XML (Extensible Markup Language) is designed to enable the use of SGML on the WWW. XML allows you to define your own customized markup language for many classes of documents.

XML in Libraries
Eric Lease Morgan's process used to learn a bit about XML, Extensible Markup Language. It is presented in an effort to share his experiences as well as provide him with the means to articulate what he learned.

A Gentle Introduction to SGML
A detailed but readable introduction to what SGML is and does.

Medlane Experiment - MARC to XML
This site developed by the Lane Medical Library, Stanford University Medical Center provides a range of information on application of XML to MARC, including conversion tools, access to their publications on XML and MARC, sample records and a bibliography.

SGML and XML
The definitive site for information on SGML and XML by Robin Cover.

TEI and XML in Libraries
A paper from a June 1998 meeting sponsored by the Digital Library Federation. Includes information on XML, the TEI header, and MARC.

XML FAQ
FAQ on the use and application of XML and conversion of documents in HTML to XML.

TEI TextEncoding in Libraries: Guidelines for Best Encoding Practices
Ver. 2.1 (March 27, 2006) Digital Library Federation Accessed July 15, 2008
These recommendations are for libraries using TEILite DTD. The recommendations all users to create encoded electronic text with structural mark-up but minimal semantic or content mark-up.

Extensible Markup Language (XML)
This page describes work done at W3C within the XML activity.