a) Defines a (logical) model for an XML document -- as opposed to the data in that document -- and stores and retrieves documents according to that model. At a minimum, the model must include elements, attributes, PCDATA, and document order. Examples of such models are the XPath data model, the XML Infoset, and the models implied by the DOM and the events in SAX 1.0.

It is not intended that you edit the snapshot files, however, there is nothing to prevent you from doing so. It is very easy to corrupt an XML file making it malformed or invalid. Having said that, an XML editor can ease the pain. You must of course understand the XML document structure. That is, the structure of the database snapshot files. If you must edit these snapshot files, then email us for a copy of the DTD.

XML is a meta-language optimized for use on the Internet. A meta-language provides a way to create other languages or vocabularies. Many applications use XML as a way of sharing data between otherwise incompatible systems.

XML feed is a means by which you syndicate your content, or make it available to other sites or in newsreaders like NetNewsWire, SharpReader, Straw or BlogLines. Blogtimore, Hon works the same way—except instead of finding and adding the feeds yourself, we do the work for you. Some common types of XML feeds are Atom, RSS, and RSS 2.0.

A database is a collection of data organized especially for rapid search and retrieval (as by a computer). [Merrian-Webster's Online Dictionary] Some specific examples of databases accessed through the Bell Library include Academic Search Premier, ArticleFirst, PsycINFO, and TOPICsearch, which can be found on the library's Databases Web page.

Yes. However, as the use of XML will require more detailed technical discussions between you and the ILA Scotland technical staff, it is expected that the majority of you will use the PROMT data submission system. Those who wish to investigate the use of the XML data submission method should contact the ILA Scotland technical helpline on 0141 285 6104 to register your interest.

Answer: Yes, Turboprep version 3.0 will support exporting (outbound) and importing (inbound) messages in XML MTF format.