We just signed on as an AS member with Lyrasis.  At this point, it's unlikely we would consider adopting other solutions.  We also use ContentDM as our front-end Web presentation of our archives collection.  My initial question was, is that a good combination?  Thanks.  - Kelly

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I would rather let AS speak for itself.
https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.archivesspace.org_overview&d=BQIFaQ&c=URKFmO0h1-PpCttSQ3v_bEhalPi_sNmh-_LG0Bso5YA&r=UmjVf-1YCnSJ8ymaevl-35Anh5CG-YF09ZrBGH_xV3U&m=21wYRg9PxyEeOZGW5edh3QXYJHBE_kOjSD8JHtjQ8dE&s=4w_81yrrwdu64xk0YcPm3nYynyFes3_vYkNNs-IKvR4&e= 

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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>
> 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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