Archivematica to ArchivesSpace Workflow

This page describes a basic Archivematica to ArchivesSpace workflow. It details the steps that would be taken to transfer, analyze, arrange, and create a Submission Information Package (SIP) from files transferred to Archivematica using the Appraisal tab.

Send a Transfer to Backlog

In order to work with files in the Appraisal tab, they first must be in a transfer in Archivematica’s backlog.

1. The user provides a transfer name and uses browse to find the directory that will be transferred to Archivematica. S/he clicks “Add” and “Start transfer.” 2. S/he approves the transfer and proceeds through the Transfer micro-services as needed for the particular transfer. 3. When the transfer reaches the micro-service “Create SIP from Transfer,” the user chooses “send to backlog” in the job “Create SIP(s).”

Appraisal Tab: Backlog

Now the user must locate the transfer in the backlog. The tags feature can also be used to identify information relevant for appraisal and arrangement.

1. The user navigates to the Appraisal tab (between Transfer and Ingest) and enters search terms/parameters in the search box at the top of the page to find the transfer.

2. The user then adds tags to identify information already known about the files. In this case, files that are part of the same series are identified.