ArchivesSpace: Archival Information Management
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Key Features
Hierarchical Description
Manage archival hierarchies from repositories through collections, series, files, and item level with full DACS compliance.
Full Archival Control
Track provenance, access restrictions, preservation status, and all aspects of archival management.
Public Discovery Interface
Beautiful public discovery portal for searching and exploring archival materials with full metadata.
Digital Object Management
Link and manage digital objects, files, and multimedia associated with archival descriptions.
Robust Permissions
Fine-grained access control to manage what staff and public users can see and access.
Extensive APIs
RESTful APIs and search capabilities for integration with other systems and custom applications.
Setup Guide
- Assess Your Collections: Audit your archival collections, existing descriptions, and metadata in legacy systems. Plan your migration strategy.
- Set Up Infrastructure: Choose hosting that supports Java and PostgreSQL. Plan for adequate storage for digital objects and backups.
- Install ArchivesSpace: Deploy ArchivesSpace on your infrastructure. Configure the system and set up your repository record.
- Plan and Implement Metadata Mapping: Map existing metadata from your legacy system to ArchivesSpace standards. Plan for data validation and cleanup.
- Migrate Archival Records: Import your collection descriptions into ArchivesSpace. Test migration quality and validate hierarchical relationships.
- Configure Discovery Interface: Set up the public discovery interface. Test searching, browsing, and filtering of archival materials.
- Train and Launch: Train archival staff on the new system. Launch publicly and monitor usage and feedback from researchers.