Introduction to TEI


  • TEI is a markup language with a set of guidelines for describing and structuring information.
  • It is used for describing the content and structure of objects in a machine-readable and human-readable way.
  • It is used for metadata, transcription, detailed descriptions and linking.

Elements and Attributes


  • You can mark up a manuscript using fewer than 20 different elements. FIXME
  • Use a combination of elements and attributes to effectively mark up a manuscript. FIXME

Descriptions and Cataloguing


  • A locus marks information of interest on a particular page.
  • Manifests can help automate the markup process but may need curatorial advice.
  • There are a choice of authorities that can be used to further identify entities.