About Archives Online


Features

Archives Online is an add-on to Inmagic DB/TextWorks for archival accessions and descriptions. This is the second version, enhanced and expanded by Andornot Consulting in order to combine the latest features of DB/TextWorks with the proven framework developed in the original version by the City of Richmond Archives.

Archives Online 2 uses all the latest features of DB/TextWorks to deliver a professional new look, intuitive ease of use, and extensive help resources including on-screen help and complete sample databases. Mono-hierarchical thesauri for subject and name access points now come standard. (Specification pdf)

Archives Online is designed to allow the quick and easy creation of databases for archival descriptions and accessions and is especially suited to small- and medium-sized archives in which archivists and volunteers, rather than full-time computer experts, are responsible for automation. Archives Online is designed to comply with the following archival standards:

  • Canadian Rules for Archival Description (RAD) 
  • International Standard for Archival Description (ISAD(G))

The Archives Online databases can be adopted as is, or can be easily customized for specific needs.

For each database, Archives Online provides :

  • complete data structures
  • detailed instructions for entering the contents of each field 
  • search screens
  • edit, display and printable report forms 
  • pre-configured validation and substitution lists for appropriate fields

Archival material can be arranged and described using either RAD or ISAD(G). Descriptions of non-archival material (e.g. reference files, pamphlet files, etc.) are also easily managed.

The Web Version

A web version of Archives Online requires either DB/Text WebPublisher or the use of Andornot's hosting service.

Andornot will customize a web layout with forms to your requirements, or you can purchase the sample web database template package directly and quickly change the logo and stylesheet to suit your style preferences.

Contact Andornot for more information and pricing.