ArchivesSpace

ArchivesSpace is a web-based archives management system designed to help institutions catalog, manage, and provide access to archival materials. It handles the full lifecycle of archival records, from accessioning and description to digital object management and public discovery. The software is built around archival standards like EAD, EAC-CPF, and MARCXML, making it a natural fit for libraries, historical societies, and special collections repositories.

ArchivesSpace includes modules for accessioning, container management, authority control, location tracking, and a public discovery interface. It integrates with common digital repository systems and supports bulk import/export of metadata. The tool runs on Linux, Windows, and macOS using a Java application server with a MySQL or Oracle database backend. It also has a REST API for custom integrations with other systems like Hyrax or Islandora.

Developed by the nonprofit organization LYRASIS, ArchivesSpace is community-driven with contributions from many universities and archives. It is open source under the Educational Community License, version 2.0, and free to download and use. The project has a large user base including the Smithsonian, Yale, and the Library of Congress. Ideal for any institution managing archival holdings that needs standards-compliant, extensible collection management software.