How to Install ArchivesSpace on Elementary OS latest version

ArchivesSpace is an open source software program that provides archivists, librarians, and museum professionals with a flexible, easy-to-use, and highly customizable web-based application for managing their collections. This tutorial will guide you through the steps for installing ArchivesSpace on Elementary OS.

Step 1: Download ArchivesSpace

Go to the ArchivesSpace website and select the Download button under the latest version of ArchivesSpace. The download will be a .zip file.

Step 2: Install Java

ArchivesSpace requires Java to function properly. Install Java on your system by running the following command in the terminal:

sudo apt-get install default-jre

Step 3: Unzip ArchivesSpace archive

After the download, navigate to your Downloads folder and extract the .zip archive by right-clicking and selecting Extract Here from the options.

Step 4: Set ArchivesSpace permissions

Enter the ArchivesSpace folder and run the following command in the terminal to give yourself permission to execute the file:

chmod +x archivesspace-launcher.sh

Step 5: Launch ArchivesSpace

In the terminal, navigate to the archivesspace-vX.X.X folder and execute the start-up script:

./archivesspace-launcher.sh

This will launch ArchivesSpace in your default browser.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed ArchivesSpace on your Elementary OS. You may want to adjust additional settings in the ArchivesSpace configuration file located in the archivesspace-vX.X.X/config folder. Refer to the ArchivesSpace documentation for more information about customizing your installation.