Tutorial: How to Install ArchivesSpace on macOS

ArchivesSpace is a free, open source archival information management software designed to support the management, description, and discovery of archives, manuscripts, and digital objects. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing ArchivesSpace on macOS.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

  • A Mac running macOS 10.10 or higher
  • At least 1 GB of available disk space
  • Java 8 or later installed on your system

Steps to Install ArchivesSpace on macOS

Step 1: Download the Latest ArchivesSpace Release

Navigate to the ArchivesSpace download page and download the latest stable release based on your preferred installation method. For this tutorial, we will be using the "zip" distribution.

Step 2: Extract the ArchivesSpace Distribution

Once the download is complete, extract the downloaded archive by double-clicking the downloaded file. This will create a new folder named archivesspace-x.x.x (where x.x.x is the version number) in the same directory as the downloaded archive.

Step 3: Start the ArchivesSpace Server

Open a terminal window and navigate to the archivesspace-x.x.x directory by running the following command:

cd /path/to/archivesspace-x.x.x

To start the ArchivesSpace server, run the following command:

./scripts/startup.sh

This will start the server on port 8080.

Step 4: Access the ArchivesSpace Web Application

Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080 to access the ArchivesSpace web application. You should see the login page for the application.

Step 5: Log in and Start Using ArchivesSpace

Log in to ArchivesSpace with the default credentials:

  • Username: admin
  • Password: admin

After successfully logging in, you should be able to start using ArchivesSpace to manage and access your archival collections.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install ArchivesSpace on macOS. You can now use this powerful tool to manage your archives, manuscripts, and digital objects. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, please refer to the ArchivesSpace documentation.