SERVICES
Institutional Archive Management
Backlog's professional archivists help small to mid-size institutions preserve their collections and promote their discovery by users.
INSTITUTIONAL ARCHIVE SERVICES:
Hosting Services for Open-Source Archival Management Software
Archival Policy & Procedure Development
Archival Needs Assessments
Volunteer Training & Workshops
Records Retention Schedules
Grant Writing
Preservation Recommendations
Comprehensive Hosting Services for Open-Source Archival Management Software
At Backlog, we take care of everything from set-up and migration to ongoing support and training for your volunteers. Our hosting services include:
Set-up and Migration: We'll work with you to set up your software and migrate your data to our secure hosting environment, ensuring a seamless transition to your new system.
On-going Help and Support: Our team of experts is always on hand to answer your questions and provide technical support, ensuring that your software runs smoothly and efficiently.
Volunteer Training: We'll provide training for your volunteers, helping them to use the software effectively and make the most of its features.
We host a range of open-source archival management software platforms, including: Omeke, ArchivesSpace, Islandora, Archivematica, DSpace, CollectiveAccess and AtoM (Access to Memory).
Archival Policy & Procedure Development
Backlog can help standardize volunteer work and elevate your team to a professional level. Examples of policies and procedures we can create include
Accession and Deaccession Policies
Processing Manuals
Loan Agreements
Research and Access Policies
Collection Development Policies
Records Retention Schedules
Our team can design a records management plan for your organization’s current and past records, creating digital and physical storage plan solutions.