ArchivesSpace as an Archival Collection Management Tool at the Harry Ransom Center

Utilizing interviews with key stakeholders at the Harry Ransom Center and research of peer institutions that have successfully implemented ArchivesSpace, this research project supplies recommendations to support the best use of ArchivesSpace as an archival management tool for the unique requirements posed by the Harry Ransom Center's collections. By assessing staff workflows within the current system of databases, mapping internal database relationships, and importing collections representative of the Harry Ransom Center's cataloging needs, this project suggests the potential uses of ArchivesSpace for each cataloging department within the Harry Ransom Center, customizations to ArchivesSpace to better fit the institution, and recommended adjustments to staff workflows to allow for future implementation.