From Local to Lyrasis: NYPL's Journey from Local Hosting to Lyrasis Hosting for ArchivesSpace скачать в хорошем качестве

From Local to Lyrasis: NYPL's Journey from Local Hosting to Lyrasis Hosting for ArchivesSpace

From Local to Lyrasis: NYPL's Journey from Local Hosting to Lyrasis Hosting for ArchivesSpace Mary Kidd, New York Public Library This presentation was recorded as part of the ArchivesSpace 2024 Member Forum in Chicago, IL. In this presentation, I will share the New York Public Library's (NYPL) journey from locally hosting our ArchivesSpace instance to partnering with Lyrasis for third-party hosting. Implemented nearly eight years ago, our ASpace instance was supported by our Digital and IT teams in collaboration with our former Metadata Archivist. Following the departure of the Metadata Archivist, we faced significant challenges in maintaining and updating our system due to limited internal technical support. This predicament led us to explore alternative solutions, culminating in our decision to migrate our ASpace instance to Lyrasis hosting. By late July, we formalized our partnership with Lyrasis, aiming to upgrade to the latest version of ASpace and address our customizations' complexities. This presentation will delve into our decision-making process, the anticipated benefits of third-party hosting, and the steps we are taking to ensure a smooth transition. I will also highlight the unique position we find ourselves in, as few institutions have made a similar switch, and discuss our excitement about the improvements and efficiencies we expect from this partnership. Attendees will gain insights into the challenges and considerations involved in moving from local to third-party hosting, the advantages of partnering with Lyrasis, and the importance of maintaining comprehensive documentation for customizations. This session aims to provide a valuable case study for institutions contemplating similar transitions and foster a discussion on best practices and shared experiences in the archival community.