We use AtoM and are very happy with it. If you are a member of the Archives Association of Ontario, you can use Archeion, which is supported by the AAO, and has wonderful support
through the Archeion Coordinator.
We also have a Joint US-Canada AtoM Users Group which meets quarterly if you are interested.
Mary Grace Kosta, M.A., M.L.I.S.
Congregational Archivist
485 Windermere Rd.
London, ON N5X 2T1
(519) 432-3781 x 404
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Hi everyone,
My name is Madeleine Bognar, and I am the Archivist at OCAD University. I am looking for some information on content management systems and archival databases. I am inquiring as a person with less than spectacular computer
technology knowledge. I am interested in:
- What database do you use?
- How much does it cost; this includes for hosting fees?
- How much IT support is necessary to get the program installed? This is especially a consideration for open-source options.
- How much IT support do you have to support your CMS running day to day?
My main concern is this: choosing open-source software seems like a good option and I know many institutions use them. However, I don’t know that I have the IT skills to install and keep up the program. We may have some
IT support, but our IT is for the whole university and not just specific to the library and archives so I may not be able to rely on it. I am interested in programs like ArchiveEra but I understand that there are costs involved. If anyone has insight into
whether these costs are worthwhile, or any insights to share, I would be extremely grateful to hear them. Thanks very much for your time and consideration!
Best,
Madeleine
MADELEINE BOGNAR, MA, MI(she/her/elle)
Archivist
University Archives
416-977-6000 ext.273
OCAD UNIVERSITY OCADU.CA
100 McCaul St.
Toronto, Ontario
M5T 1W1
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