Archeevo

Archival management software

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democratize access to archival heritage

Archeevo

Integrated archive management

Archeevo is an archival management software that aims to support all the functional areas of an archival institution, covering activities ranging from archival description to employee performance assessment.

This software is market leader in Portugal. Among its users are the Presidency of the Portuguese Republic, the Armed Forces, several Ministries including the ministries of Internal Administration, Economy, Public Works, Education and Science, among dozens of other reference institutions.

Management of semi-active and inactive documentation

Archeevo supports the management of archival documentation during the semi-active and inactive phases (know as intermediate and historical/definitive archiving, respectively).

The software allows you to define the retention periods of the documentation and define their final destinations. When documentation retention periods ar exceeded, the documentation is easily eliminated or transfered, accompanied by the respective guides and elimination or delivery records.

Advantages

01. Covers all the activities of an archival institution

Archeevo delivers functionality to manage all the activities found in an archival institution.
Among these are archival description, management of storage rooms, management of digital assets, web publishing, virtual reference room, reporting, productivity assessment, systems integration, etc.

02. Management of the entire lifecycle of documentation

Archeevo enables archivists to manage the lifecycle of records during its semi-active and inactive phases.
The software allows users to establish retention periods and define records final destinations.
When retention periods are exceeded, records can easily be eliminated or transferred to another archive, accompanied by the respective consignment and manifest reports.

03. Scalable to millions of records

Archeevo supports millions of records without any performance degradation.
Using a convenient search bar, it is possible to directly access record descriptions and digital representations by simply introducing a reference code or any other metadata attribute.
The system supports the integration of Terabytes of digital objects with automatic generation of dissemination versions with the inclusion of watermarks, extraction of technical metadata and full text extraction, respecting the highest performance and quality standards.

04. Publishing information has never been easier

Archival information can be published on the Internet with a simple mouse click.
Users can easily publish record descriptions and associated digital representations making information immediately available online for consultation by end-users or other stakeholders.
Once information is made available to the general public, additional services can be provided on top of archival records. The Virtual Reference Room module, enables end-users to submit service requests on published records.

05. Automation of archival processes

Archeevo has a set of automatic features that enable the user to perform complex operations in a fraction of seconds.
Examples of these include the automatic calculation of dates and extensions, a descriptions’ quality assurance tool which facilitates the task of reviewing and correcting incomplete record descriptions, a “Find and Replace” feature which allows the user to transversely resolve issues in finding aids, etc.

06. OAI-PMH Data Provider

Archeevo comes with a module that allows the archive to publish records using the OAI-PMH protocol. The module currently supports both EAD and Dublin Core metadata standards. This protocol is used by metadata aggregators such as the Archives Portal Europe, Europeana, and others, to provide value-added services on top of the collected information.

Testemonials

“When we work collectively towards a goal, we achieve the impossible.”

Sandra VenturaAlmada Municipality

“Our experience of working with KEEP SOLUTIONS is extremely positive. All the questions asked or doubts that arise are explained to us in a simple and effective way, outlining the available options, which allows us to make the most appropriate decisions for each situation.”

Rita NunesDirector of the Department of Studies and Projects at the Olympic Committee of Portugal.

“The Archeevo solution has bridged the gap between the past and the present, facilitating the circulation of information that becomes accessible to everyone at the click of a button.”

Carlos CristoVidigueira Municipality

“I can say that the balance of this first year of implementing Archeevo is naturally positive, as this software has resulted in a clear evolution compared to the tools we had available for document management and the organisation of the abundant archival information we produce.”

Madeira Regional Archive and Public Library.

“The service provided by KEEP SOLUTIONS to the District Archive of Braga bears the mark of quality and proximity, not only because KEEP is a spin-off of the University of Minho, of which the Archive is a cultural unit, but also due to the type of relationship we have fostered.”

António SousaRegional Archive of Braga

“With the need for an Archive Management solution, KEEP SOLUTIONS demonstrated great professionalism from parameterization to implementation, including training. The employees showed a lot of dedication in finding solutions for our needs, resulting in evident customer satisfaction with the solution found.”

Miguel NarcisoLeiria Municipality

“The municipal archive of Valença is 100% satisfied, not only with the performance of the product but also with the human resources that are always available. Congratulations and keep improving this program.”

Valença Municipality

“Archeevo and GERMIL are indispensable and fundamental tools for accessing and retrieving information from the collections of the Military Historical Archive, as well as for making our memory available and promoting its dissemination.”

Major Cunha RobertoDeputy Director of the Military Historical Archive

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