In this way each sample results in a set of representations of the sources and knowledge representations about them. The linkage of the repertories produces a network of related sources, which can be controlled by diverse meta data bases, too. Steps of realization Digitizing the sources Transcribing and collation Generation of the pre-edited texts Documentaion of the texts These steps of realization look simple, but every single step is mostly difficult and time consuming. The requirement of examination and revision demands transparency for every part of the electronic edition as well as for every step of realization. Because of the separation of sources and knowledge a modular organization of the information system is indispensable.
Integrated work means integrative software solutions, which are rare in the non-commercial world.
And finally accessibility can only be achieved by dynamic solutions which allow potential users to access portions of the system according to their needs. Here I want to restrict myself to four main proposals derived from the experience we got in the project and in many discussions with archivists, librarians, historians and other so-called specialists in documentation. The first topic refers to the original manuscripts and records. The more high quality copies of a unique tradited manuscript exist, the higher is the degree of security for the survival of this source. The more these copies are used by historians, the less the manuscript suffers from handling.