ArchivesSpace is the next-generation web-based archives information
management system, designed by archivists and supported by diverse
archival repositories.
LYRASIS is proud to serve as the
organizational home for innovative and vital open source software
communities – ArchivesSpace, CollectionSpace,
DSpace, Fedora, and VIVO.
As the organizational home, LYRASIS invests staff, technology and financial support to help sustain the communities. We also collaborate with the open source programs to increase implementations and membership, improve community participation in governance, strengthen the software’s usability and create partnerships with key organizations and members.
What does LYRASIS provide as Organizational Home to ArchivesSpace?
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Stability from a partnership with a long-standing non-profit
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Strong Fiscal and Administrative Infrastructure from expert financial, human resources and communications professionals
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Increased promotion through LYRASIS membership engagement, both to members and the wider community
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Collaborative work with LYRASIS Open Source and Community Supported Software experts
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Support from the LYRASIS Hosting Services Group including code contributions, documentation and training
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Grant assistance and exposure to new grant opportunities through the LYRASIS Grants and Partnerships Program