We've done a very recent analysis of archival systems and decided upon a new architecture based on our local functional specs. This was greatly informed by the CLIR report. I blogged a bit more detail on the solutions we've selected and are in the process of implementing at http://library.caltech.edu/laura/?p=299 . Re: ArchivesSpace - our plan is to implement Archivists Toolkit before ArchivesSpace is released and rely upon the migration assistance they intend to provide to the community. FWIW - there is no "one Archival system to rule them all." You will probably have to use more than one piece of software. -- Laura J. Smart Metadata Services Manager, Caltech Library [log in to unmask]@gmail.com