Improving History & Knowledge Accessibility

MINISIS Comprehensive Archives Management

Preserving, cataloging and providing access to history, knowledge and cultural heritage is a complex undertaking. Developed in collaboration with the Archives of Ontario, MINISIS Archives Management is a powerful and flexible archival solution for archives of all sizes and types.
A core component of the MINISIS Cultural Asset Management System (CAMS), MINISIS Archives Management easily adapts to the unique needs of academic, governmental, corporate, research, historical and private sector archives.
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Modern, Flexible Archival SaaS Solution

Standards-based & Customizable

Comprehensive functionality, customizable features, strong adherence to archival standards and robust descriptive database make MINISIS Archives a powerful solution for both archivists and users, ensuring efficient management, easy access and long-term collection sustainability.

No other archival application in the world offers the same possibilities, flexibility and ease of control, enabling archivists to make their own choices as to how they will manage their physical and digital data as MINISIS Archives Management. 

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Reliable SaaS Delivery

Effective and Efficient Archives Management

Ensuring that materials are preserved accurately and with proper context, maintaining their authenticity and reliability is made easy with the Archives Descriptive Database (ADD), which organizes archives from fonds or collection level to individual items. With MINISIS Archives, it is easy to select the classification type to be applied, such as government records at a series-level description or private records at a hierarchical, multi-level fonds description basis.

From acquisition accessioning and description, to conservation, circulation, client registration, reproduction ordering, tracking, multimedia management, reading room management and dynamic online access, MINISIS Archives does it all—efficiently and effectively.

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Benefits

Established as leaders in our field,  we see our software as we see our clients: striving to be the best.

No Hidden Costs

A single annual fee that includes all software maintenance, support and hosting services.

Continual Development

Your needs will change so our team is constantly updating new features and functionalities.

Improved accessibility

No more information silos.

Flexible and Functional

Gives you control over how you organize and share your collection materials.

Integrated Solution

Archive, library, museum and preservation solutions available as one.

Customizable OPAC Web Portal

Assess immediate and long-term preservation needs, such as storage capacity, preservation file formats and associated metadata in addition to data integration and access requirements.

Standards-based

Archival standards supported include:

  • RAD (Rules for Archival Description)
  • DACs (Documenting Archival Collections)
  • ISAD(G) Standards, Dublin Core
  • ISAAR (International Standard Archival Authority)

MINISIS is also:

    • ANSI/NISO compliant
    • ISO 15489 compliant for Records Management
    • 87 metadata compliant for images
    • ISO 2709 compliant
    • MARC21 compliant 
    • UK Spectrum compliant
    • EAD compliant

Comprehensive Metadata Management

Easily build business glossaries and manage taxonomies. Learn more about MINISIS Metadata Management.

Archives Descriptive Database (ADD)

The core feature of the application is the Archives Descriptive Database (ADD), which organises archive holdings from fonds or collection level to individual items. Auxiliary databases for accessions, name/authorities, donors and optional shelf location lists are linked hierarchically and laterally for comprehensive data management and display.

Additionally, a robust approvals process ensures quality control, with role-based permissions allowing senior officers to review records and archivists to edit only their own entries.

Safe & Secure HRDBMS

The internationally proven, multi-lingual MINISIS HDBMS is one of the safest database engines available. MINISIS is cleared to Protected B Status from IT and physical perspectives. Furthermore, our software has been in use for over 50 years without any security breaches. With Multiple security and auditing tools built in, MINISIS clients can rest assured that their data is safe and secured. MINISIS has several applications built for security, anti-terrorism and tracking systems and it has consistently passed independent security reviews.

Easily Integrate and Transfer Data

Integrates seamlessly with MINISIS Library Management and MINISYS Museum Management. MINISIS also easily integrates with other systems through various protocols, including XML, SOAP, ODBC, API integrations, MARC import and Z39.50/87.

Off-site Storage

MINISIS integrates with third party storage facilities such as Iron Mountain through an API to locate and track containers.

Reports

Pre-defined reports and a complete report generator to build on-demand reports are provided.

Modernized Archives Management

Integrated Archival Solution

MINISIS Archives Management provides easy collection access, comprehensive description functionalities, authorities metadata management, in addition to countless processes including:

  • Accessions / Ingestion
  • Copy Cataloging
  • Space Audit /
  • Management
  • Appraisals
  • Processing
  • Finding Aids
  • Authorities
  • Client Registration
  • Order / Tracking / Request Processes
  • Reproduction Management / DAMS
  • Conservation / Treatment
  • Enquiries / Repository Management
  • Vital Statistics
  • Media Management
  • Reports

MINISIS Archives Management is an all-encompassing, standards-compliant and highly adaptable solution for managing physical and digital archives. Its robust database, customizable features and advanced connectivity make it a powerful tool for both archivists and users, ensuring efficient management, easy access and long-term sustainability.

Testimonials

50+ Years of Excellence

MINISIS clients include thousands of users from over 70 countries from multinationals,
governments, NGOs and Not-for-Profits to academic institutions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MINISIS Archives Management

MINISIS Archives Management is a powerful and flexible archival solution designed to help organizations preserve, catalog and provide access to historical and cultural records.

Who can use MINISIS Archives Management?

The system is designed for a wide range of users, including academic, governmental, corporate, research, historical and private sector archives. The product supports archives of all sizes and types.

How does MINISIS ensure efficient archives management?

The software offers comprehensive functionality, adherence to archival standards, customizable features and a robust descriptive database to support efficient management, easy access and long-term collection sustainability.

Is the system customizable?

Yes, MINISIS Archive Management is highly adaptable, allowing archivists to configure workflows, metadata structures and access controls to fit their specific needs.

How does MINISIS ensure data security?

MINISIS uses a secure HRDBMS that has been in operation for over 50 years without any security breaches. It has multiple security and auditing tools, meets Protected B Status for IT security and has successfully passed independent security reviews.

Does MINISIS support off-site storage management?

Yes, the system integrates with third-party storage providers like Iron Mountain via API for efficient container tracking.

From Accessioning to Preservation

All-in-One Collection Solution

Integrated with the MINISIS Cultural Asset Management System (CAMS), MINISIS Archives provides an all-encompassing, standards-compliant and highly adaptable solution for managing physical and digital archives, cultural and heritage asset management collection system.

This modern, multi-functional solution provides for the creation of more complete and accessible collections, in addition to offering preservation services that help to ensure the long-term preservation and accessibility of materials.

Ready to transform your archives management? Learn more about MINISIS Archives Management and CAMs here.

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Improving Access, Search & Preservation

We want to prove the value we can bring to your organization. Our testimonials are one way to demonstrate that value and build trust, but so are these reasons:

IT Safe and Secure

As a cloud-based solution, we manage your database safely & securely in the cloud, reducing the strain on your IT team.

Expand Info Access

Easily integrate with other enterprise applications, with support for Single Sign-on providing a greater opportunity to serve teams across the whole organisation.

50+ Years Strong

Our expertise in information management and database web technology comes from over 50 years of working across many industry sectors.

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