Spydus10 Cultural Collections?

Posted by Janet Buick on December 9, 2015 at 2:19pm

Dear colleagues,

Does anyone have experience in using Spydus10 Cultural Collections software?

The Stonnington History Centre is exploring a possible move to the Spydus software. Civica's show piece is the Wairarapa Archive at the Masterton District Library in New Zealand but I'd like to talk to an Australian collection that uses it. We are a large council/community archive and local history collection. We need software that can deal well with large archival runs as well as big collections of architectural drawings and photographs. You can find out more about us here -http://www.stonnington.vic.gov.au/Discover/History  

Thanks,

Janet Buick - Local History Librarian

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  • Hazel Nsair January 14, 2016 at 3:58pm

    Hi Emma

    we are still using DBTextworks and I haven't done anything about AtoM as we are in the process of moving to new premises.  I will probably follow it up after Easter as I don't want to renew my subscription to DBTextworks

    Hazel

  • Gareth David Winter December 10, 2015 at 12:40pm

    Hi Janet


    And greetings from New Zealand. As you say in your question, we use this programme and we are huge fans.  We have a collection that mirrors exactly what you are describing - we look after the archival records for the District Council, have a very active community archive, and also manage a local history collection, along with oral histories as well.  It has the added advantage (for us) of being able to be integrated with the library's catalogue.  If you want to discuss anything with me I am happy to help in any way I can.  my email is garethwATlibrary.mstn.govt.nz.

    Nga mihi nui

    Gareth

    • Janet Buick > Gareth David Winter December 11, 2015 at 1:01pm

      Hi Gareth, an email will be winging its way to you shortly. Much appreciated.

      cheers

      Janet

  • Hazel Nsair December 10, 2015 at 9:16am

    Hi Janet

    at the last ASA conference Maggie Shapley ANU University Archivist gave a session on their free software called ICA-AtoM

    https://www.ica-atom.org/

    I spoke to her about it and there was a suggestion that she would run some training sessions  through ASA in 2016.

    I am planning to follow this up next year.  If the software is big enough for ANU's Archives, it is certainly big enough for my Anglican Diocesan Archives. And it's free!

    (Sorry Maggie for dropping you in the middle of this discussion!)

    Cheers

    Hazel

    Anglican Diocese of Melbourne Archives

    ICA-AtoM: Open Source Archival Description Software
    • Emma Van Wees > Hazel Nsair January 14, 2016 at 3:33pm

      Hi Hazel and Janet,

      I am currently researching a database to implement at a small archive in Melbourne. 

      Did either of you choose atom as your database and if so, how have you found digital uploading?

      If not, which program did you end up choosing?

      Cheers,

      Emma

    • Janet Buick > Emma Van Wees January 19, 2016 at 9:35am

      Hi Emma,

      we are still at the evaluation stage. I did have a look at AtoM but ended up feeling that it wasn't flexible enough for our needs. I'm intending to have a close look and play with Spydus Cultural Collections in March/April - we are frantically busy curating an exhibition that will run all February. I'd be interested to hear you opinions on AtoM if you investigate it further.

      cheers,

      Janet

    • Janet Buick > Hazel Nsair December 11, 2015 at 12:59pm

      Thanks Hazel, much appreciated. I'll check out ANU Archives.

      cheers,

      Janet

  • Brigid Cooper December 9, 2015 at 2:38pm

    Hi Janet,

    I've looked at this too as our school uses the Library software and has been very happy with it.

    Brigid

    archives@pegs.vic.edu.au

    • Janet Buick > Brigid Cooper December 9, 2015 at 4:24pm

      Thanks Brigid, what were your thoughts on the software? Do you know of any Australian archives that are using Spydus?

      best wishes,

      Janet

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