Archives

Whether you are an independent archive, part of a campus system, a library or other organization, LYRASIS is for you. We are home to nationally-recognized archives staff and we have expertise in open source technologies, hosting, migration, as well as digital preservation and other services that help you ensure your unique collections are easily managed and and preserved for the future. LYRASIS is an active participant in the governance, community and sustainability of ArchivesSpace, an open source information management platform designed for and by archivists, and remains the organizational home for the ArchivesSpace program. Archives who join LYRASIS have access to all the benefits of membership, plus opportunities to directly participate in the ideation, development and deployment of real-world solutions and services for collections-holding institutions of all types. More Information.

LYRASIS serves archives and more by building communities and solving the problems of today with the solutions of tomorrow.

LYRASIS helps you fulfill your mission with tools and technologies developed especially for archives.

Information resources your campus needs, delivered how they want.

LYRASIS leverages our size and reach to create unique product offers and technology solutions for collections management that are designed and sustained by the community.

Maximize your budget dollars and staff time

Free up your staff to work on the community-centered projects that are important to you and let LYRASIS take care of the complex licensing and IT work that is needed to keep you running smoothly.

Open Source Technologies - Embedded in the Community

LYRASIS supports 5 open source, community-supported software solutions that are designed by the community and for the community. By strengthening these programs through organizational home arrangements, hosting services, user support and code contributions.

Make your Archive a Leader and Contribute to the Greater Community

LYRASIS has created a host of leadership opportunities that give you a seat at the table for vital conversations about the future of technologies, services and collection accessibility. We want to hear your voice as we work together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.

Support Innovation with No Risk to Your Bottom Line

LYRASIS is committed to fostering innovation and supporting valuable new ideas from the community. We have invested more than $200,000 directly into innovative programs at member institutions over the last two years alone, and we have created a rigorous system for program innovations within LYRASIS as well.

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