1. Free, open source data mgmt system Main features –Accessioning & description –Establishing names and subjects –Managing locations –Import/export of EAD –Export of MARCXML, METS, MODS, Dublin Core Significance – 1 st integrated archival data mgmt system

2. Purpose: Install and test an open source collections management system; examine the feasibility of establishing a Yale way of managing and tracking collections. Participants: Arts, Divinity, Music, MSSA Focus - accessioning

3. Outcomes –Functional IntegrationFunctional Integration –Systems IntegrationSystems Integration → Standardization & commonality among repositories

4. Plan of Work (March – May) 1.Hire project coordinator [completed] 2.Gather information on current practices/needs of repositories [completed] 3.Identify modules in AT appropriate for each repository [completed] 4.Install AT and train staff in use [in progress] 5.Monitor and follow-up; gather feedback 6.Write documentation for use by other Yale repositories 7.Report to AT developers on unmet needs of Yale repositories

5. Next steps –Introduce to other special collections –Explore additional functionality