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ArchivesSpace

The open source archives information management application.

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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)

Archival Description and Management Finding Aid Creation Accessioning and Processing Workflows Providing Online Access to Archival Collections

✅ Best For

  • Widely adopted by archives and special collections libraries for managing their holdings.

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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

Soutron Archive Axiell

Offers a more specialized and standards-compliant solution for archival description than general-purpose collection management systems.

💻 Platforms

Web API

🔌 Integrations

Archivematica Preservica Alma Aeon

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Email Support
  • ✓ Dedicated Support (Membership tier)

🔒 Compliance & Security

✓ GDPR ✓ SSO

💰 Pricing

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Free Tier Available

Free tier: Self-hosted open source

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