You may have noticed the new look of CARDinal, the keyword searchable database for our archival materials. You are not imagining things, CARDinal got a makeover! SCUA has transitioned into a new open source (not to be confused with open access, which our library also supports) collection management system (ArchivesSpace).
Our use of ArchivesSpace demonstrates our commitment to innovation and collaboration. Please see this blog post by Dr. Starr Hoffman for more information on open source software, open access, and how the two often work in conjunction with one another.
Built for archivists by archivists
–ArchivesSpace
What does this mean for you?
- Our new database looks more user-friendly.
- Requesting materials in Aeon will look a little different.
- More streamlined access to materials that have been digitized.
We do ask for your patience as we improve access to our collections. This software and its integration with other library and archival systems is constantly being improved upon and there will be temporary hiccups. We are updating our current tutorials regarding searching and requesting in our collections and will share that information out as soon as it’s ready.
Below is quick video overview showing CARDinal’s new look.
Please email us at archives@iastate.edu for questions and feedback regarding our new database.
Cardinal Tales 