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|purpose=Archivematica is a digital preservation system that automates the process of preparing digital objects for ingest into a repository and an access system | |purpose=Archivematica is a digital preservation system that automates the process of preparing digital objects for ingest into a repository and an access system | ||
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|homepage=https://www.archivematica.org | |homepage=https://www.archivematica.org | ||
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= Description = | = Description = | ||
Archivematica is a digital preservation system that automates the process of preparing digital objects for ingest into a repository and an access system, ingesting them into archival storage and providing access to the archived material as well as uploading access copies to an access system. The process is monitored and controlled through a Web-based dashboard that co-ordinates a suite of micro-services. It relies on normalisation with preservation as the original object and comprehensive PREMIS metadata in METS.xml as its primary preservation technique. | Archivematica is a digital preservation system that automates the process of preparing digital objects for ingest into a repository and an access system, ingesting them into archival storage and providing access to the archived material as well as uploading access copies to an access system. The process is monitored and controlled through a Web-based dashboard that co-ordinates a suite of micro-services. It relies on normalisation with preservation as the original object and comprehensive PREMIS metadata in METS.xml as its primary preservation technique. | ||
| + | ====Provider==== | ||
| + | This project is managed by [https://www.artefactual.com/ Artefactual Systems]. It began in collaboration with the UNESCO Memory of the World's [http://goo.gl/tlRHbk Subcommittee on Technology] and the [https://vancouver.ca/your-government/city-of-vancouver-archives.aspx City of Vancouver Archives], but continues active development along with its partners at the [http://diginit.library.ubc.ca/ University of British Columbia Library], the [http://rockarch.org/ Rockefeller Archive Center], [http://www.sfu.ca/archives/ Simon Fraser University Archives and Records Management], [http://library.bentley.edu/ Bentley Historical Library] and a number of other collaborators. | ||
| − | + | ====Platform and interoperability==== | |
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| − | == Platform and interoperability = | ||
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Archivematica may be installed directly on a Linux system. The following operating systems are supported: | Archivematica may be installed directly on a Linux system. The following operating systems are supported: | ||
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* Elasticsearch (optional as of Archivematica 1.7) | * Elasticsearch (optional as of Archivematica 1.7) | ||
| − | + | Archivematica can be used as a preservation backend for DSpace, a front end for CONTENTdm access, a front end for LOCKSS storage, and a front end for access using [https://www.accesstomemory.org/en/ AtoM]. | |
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| − | + | Artefactual in partnership with DuraSpace offers [https://duraspace.org/archivesdirect/ ArchivesDirect] as an Archivematica and DuraCloud hosting option. | |
| + | ====Functional notes==== | ||
Archivematica uses a micro-services approach, which means it acts as a wrapper for many task-specific applications such as the BagIt library, Clam Anti-Virus, DigiKam, FFmpeg, FITS (File Information Tool Set), ImageMagick, Inkscape, OpenOffice.org, and 7-Zip. | Archivematica uses a micro-services approach, which means it acts as a wrapper for many task-specific applications such as the BagIt library, Clam Anti-Virus, DigiKam, FFmpeg, FITS (File Information Tool Set), ImageMagick, Inkscape, OpenOffice.org, and 7-Zip. | ||
The typical workflow is for the curator to assemble a transfer package in the filesystem: a script is provided for setting up the right folder structure or the structure can be assembled manually for some workflows, then digital objects are added to one folder and contextual information (submission documentation in the form of e.g. transfer forms, donation agreements) to another. The package is moved to an input folder 'watched' by the main Archivematica Web tool. Through the Web interface, the curator can decide to accept or reject the transfer. If the transfer is accepted, the tool performs an initial analysis – calculating checksums, assigning UUIDs, scanning for viruses, identifying formats, extracting metadata – and then offers to create a Submission Information Package (SIP); it is also possible to create one or more SIPs manually. Metadata (simple Dublin Core and PREMIS 2.2 rights/restrictions) can then be added to the SIP before it is ingested. At ingest, the curator can choose various routes such as Preservation (where the digital objects are normalised to archival formats and transformed into an Archival Information Package, or AIP), Access (where the digital objects are normalised to dissemination formats and transformed into a Dissemination Information Package, or DIP), repackaging without normalisation, or many combinations of the aforementioned. Further functions are provided for moving AIPs into archival storage and uploading DIPs to AtoM or another access portal. Workflows and decision points are configurable via preconfiguration settings in the administration tab of the web-based dashboard. | The typical workflow is for the curator to assemble a transfer package in the filesystem: a script is provided for setting up the right folder structure or the structure can be assembled manually for some workflows, then digital objects are added to one folder and contextual information (submission documentation in the form of e.g. transfer forms, donation agreements) to another. The package is moved to an input folder 'watched' by the main Archivematica Web tool. Through the Web interface, the curator can decide to accept or reject the transfer. If the transfer is accepted, the tool performs an initial analysis – calculating checksums, assigning UUIDs, scanning for viruses, identifying formats, extracting metadata – and then offers to create a Submission Information Package (SIP); it is also possible to create one or more SIPs manually. Metadata (simple Dublin Core and PREMIS 2.2 rights/restrictions) can then be added to the SIP before it is ingested. At ingest, the curator can choose various routes such as Preservation (where the digital objects are normalised to archival formats and transformed into an Archival Information Package, or AIP), Access (where the digital objects are normalised to dissemination formats and transformed into a Dissemination Information Package, or DIP), repackaging without normalisation, or many combinations of the aforementioned. Further functions are provided for moving AIPs into archival storage and uploading DIPs to AtoM or another access portal. Workflows and decision points are configurable via preconfiguration settings in the administration tab of the web-based dashboard. | ||
| − | + | ====Documentation and user support==== | |
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The online [https://www.archivematica.org/en/ documentation] for Archivematica includes a User and an Administrative Manual. | The online [https://www.archivematica.org/en/ documentation] for Archivematica includes a User and an Administrative Manual. | ||
The [https://wiki.archivematica.org/Main_Page project wiki] provides, screencasts, requirements specifications (including use cases, activity diagrams, recognised significant properties of various media and media preservation plans) and a description of the technical architecture. | The [https://wiki.archivematica.org/Main_Page project wiki] provides, screencasts, requirements specifications (including use cases, activity diagrams, recognised significant properties of various media and media preservation plans) and a description of the technical architecture. | ||
| − | Community support is available through the [http://groups.google.com/group/archivematica Archivematica Discussion Group] | + | Community support is available through the [http://groups.google.com/group/archivematica Archivematica Discussion Group]. |
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Artefactual Systems, Inc., the primary developer of Archivematica, also offers [https://www.artefactual.com/services/ support options]. | Artefactual Systems, Inc., the primary developer of Archivematica, also offers [https://www.artefactual.com/services/ support options]. | ||
| − | + | ====Usability==== | |
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The majority of operations are accomplished through a Web-based graphical user interface. | The majority of operations are accomplished through a Web-based graphical user interface. | ||
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* [http://e-records.chrisprom.com/evaluating-open-source-digital-preservation-systems-a-case-study-2/ Angela Jordan] with version 0.7 | * [http://e-records.chrisprom.com/evaluating-open-source-digital-preservation-systems-a-case-study-2/ Angela Jordan] with version 0.7 | ||
| − | ==Expertise required== | + | ====Expertise required==== |
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The system is easy to use, though as it draws heavily on the [http://www.dcc.ac.uk/resources/briefing-papers/introduction-curation/using-oais-curation OAIS Reference Model] some familiarity with that model is needed to understand the workflows Archivematica supports. When installing directly on a Linux desktop or server, even if it is deployed in a virtual machine, a little technical expertise is required (e.g. for setting up ports correctly). | The system is easy to use, though as it draws heavily on the [http://www.dcc.ac.uk/resources/briefing-papers/introduction-curation/using-oais-curation OAIS Reference Model] some familiarity with that model is needed to understand the workflows Archivematica supports. When installing directly on a Linux desktop or server, even if it is deployed in a virtual machine, a little technical expertise is required (e.g. for setting up ports correctly). | ||
| + | ====Standards compliance==== | ||
| + | The functionality of Archivematica is clearly based on that defined by the OAIS Reference Model. The Archival Information Packages generated by the system use the BagIt packaging format, in conjunction with a METS packaging manifest incorporating PREMIS metadata. | ||
====Influence and take-up==== | ====Influence and take-up==== | ||
Archivematica is used by at least [https://www.archivematica.org/wiki/Community 30 organisations]. | Archivematica is used by at least [https://www.archivematica.org/wiki/Community 30 organisations]. | ||
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= Development Activity = | = Development Activity = | ||
<!-- Provide *evidence* of development activity of the tool. For example, RSS feeds for code issues or commits. --> | <!-- Provide *evidence* of development activity of the tool. For example, RSS feeds for code issues or commits. --> | ||
All development activity is visible on GitHub: http://github.com/artefactual/archivematica/commits | All development activity is visible on GitHub: http://github.com/artefactual/archivematica/commits | ||
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| + | == Release Feed == | ||
Documentation and information on the latest Archivematica release is available here: https://www.archivematica.org/en/docs/latest | Documentation and information on the latest Archivematica release is available here: https://www.archivematica.org/en/docs/latest | ||