ArchivesSpace
The open source archives information management application.
Overview
ArchivesSpace is an open-source archives information management application for managing and providing web access to archives, manuscripts and digital objects. It is designed to support core functions in archives administration such as accessioning, description, arrangement, and access.
✨ Key Features
- Accessioning
- Arrangement and Description
- Authority Control
- Location Management
- Public User Interface
- Standards Compliance (DACS, EAD, MARCXML)
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Open-source and community-driven
- Strong adherence to archival standards
- Focus on description and management of archival materials
Unique Value: Provides a comprehensive, standards-based platform for managing archival collections, developed by and for the archival community.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Widely adopted by archives and special collections libraries for managing their holdings.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations that primarily need to manage and preserve large volumes of digital files (better suited for a digital preservation system like Archivematica).
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more specialized and standards-compliant solution for archival description than general-purpose collection management systems.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Membership tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Self-hosted open source
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