I would rather let AS speak for itself.
http://www.archivesspace.org/overview

I don't think that I made a clear distinction, and like many modern tools,
AS can do a lot beyond its core function. It can be used to present digital
collections, but that is not its strength. It can also integrate with
repository software — I have seen it working with DSpace — to provide a
more integrated, archive oriented solution.

I am far from being an AS expert. How does your institution use
Archivesspace?

Cary

On Tuesday, September 15, 2015, Kaile Zhu <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Interesting to hear that AS is more a management tool rather than a
> digital asset management tool.  Can you elaborate?
>
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> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] archivespace vs contentdm
>
> If your goal is digital asset management, you might want to consider a
> more complete and modern solution like Islandora or Hydra. ContentDM is a
> bit long in the tooth, expensive, and does not manage and store original
> assets.
>
> Archivesspace has some overlap with asset management tools, but really it
> is intended to serve the archivist community. It is more of a management
> tool.
>
> We work with Islandora, a mashup of Drupal and the Fedora repository
> system. It is an end-to-end operation that offers everything from ingest to
> display. We offer hosting , training, customization and support. The
> software, of course, is free and open-source.
>
> We also work with Archivesspace.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Cary Gordon, MLS
> The Cherry Hill Company
>
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> > On Sep 15, 2015, at 2:09 PM, Kaile Zhu <[log in to unmask]
> <javascript:;>> wrote:
> >
> > My library archives collection has both archivesspace and contentdm
> installed or subscribed.  AS is used for storing data.  CDM is used also
> for storing data, and for displaying content, like digital images, as well.
> >
> > Does it make sense to have both?  Can we use one platform to achieve the
> goal - storing data and publishing the content to the Web?  If yes, which
> one to choose?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Kelly Zhu
> > 361.597.4082
>


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