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Archipelago Commons

Metropolitan New York Library Council
United States of America
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About

Launched: 2018
Record Updated: Nov 07, 2024
Digital library, collection or exhibit platform
Repository software

Archipelago Commons, or simply Archipelago, is an Open Source Digital Objects Repository / DAM Server Architecture based on the popular CMS Drupal 9/10+ and released under GLP V.3 License. Archipelago is developed and supported at the Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO).

Archipelago is a slim, smart, open-schema repository system comprised of deeply integrated custom-coded Drupal modules (made with care by us, the Digital Services Team at METRO) and a curated and well-configured Drupal instance, running under a discrete and well-planned set of complementary additional service containers. You can learn more about the different Software Services used by Archipelago here, and Archipelago's unique approach to Metadata here.

Mission

METRO is a non-profit service provider that helps libraries, archives, and museums excel at their work. METRO works to create a sustainable culture of creativity, collaboration, and open exchange for libraries, archives, museums, and cultural institutions in the Metropolitan New York region and around the world. We accomplish our mission through leadership, grantmaking, resource sharing, professional learning, research, technology services, creative practice, and more. We strive toward a world where communities’ aspirations are uplifted in the libraries, archives, museums, and other cultural institutions they build.

Key Achievements

  • Over 30+ production deployments of Archipelago in the United States and internationally
  • 5 major releases
  • Stable development roadmap
  • Active community and practitioner-based working group

    • Technical Attributes

    Maintenance Status

    Actively Maintained

    Open Code Repository

    Implemented
    Archipelago Commons Github Repository (Opens in new window)

    Technical Documentation

    Implemented
    Archipelago Documentation Site (Opens in new window)

    Code License

    Implemented
    GLP V3.0 License (Opens in new window)

    Open API

    Implemented
    Archipelago's Metadata API Module (Opens in new window)

    Open Product Roadmap

    Implemented
    Archipelago 2024 Roadmap (Opens in new window)

    Technical Attribute Statements

    Programming Languages

    • html
    • javascript
    • php
    • python
    Other:
    twig

    Technology Readiness Level

    • Actual system proven in operational environment

    Code Licenses Used

    • GNU General Public License (GPL)

    Standards

    Metadata

    • Dublin Core
    • IIIF
    • JSON
    • JSON-LD
    • Linked Data Design Principles
    • MODS
    • OAI-PMH
    • RDF
    • XML Exchange Table Model Document Type Definition

    Persistent Identifier

    UUID

    Preservation

    PRONOM

    Hosting Options

    • Through solution or third party vendor

    Service Providers

    Integrations

    • Archipelago Commons
    • IIIF
    • Mirador
    Other:
    Cantaloupe

    Community Engagement

    Code of Conduct

    Implemented
    Archipelago Code of Conduct (Opens in new window)

    Community Engagement

    Implemented
    METRO Code of Conduct (Opens in new window)

    Contribution Guidelines or Fora

    Implemented
    Archipelago Contribution Guide (Opens in new window)

    Community Statements

    User Contribution Pathways

    • Contribute to code
    • Contribute to documentation
    • Contribute to working groups or interest groups

    Engagement with Values Frameworks

    • Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct for Open Source and Other Digital Commons Communities
    • FAIR Guiding Principles for Scientific Data Management and Stewardship

    More About Community Engagement

    Community Engagement Activities:

    Questions, use cases, and ideas can be shared with the Archipelago Google Groups forum and on the Archipelago Commons Slack Channel.

    Stakeholders are also invited to visit, subscribe to, and participate in various active GitHub repositories.

    Policies & Governance

    Governance Summary

    Archipelago is governed by an Advisory Board, and is a project of the Metropolitan New York Library Council, which is governed by a Board of Trustees.

    Policies

    Bylaws

    Implemented
    METRO By-Laws (Opens in new window)

    Commitment to Equity & Inclusion

    Implemented
    Archipelago Code of Conduct (Opens in new window)

    Web Accessibility Statement

    Implemented
    Applies to Solution
    Archipelago: Voluntary Product Accessibility Template® (VPAT®) (Opens in new window)

    Governance Records

    In Progress

    Governance Structure & Processes

    Implemented
    Website (Opens in new window)

    Transparent Pricing and Cost Expectations

    In Progress

    Policy Statements

    Board Structure

    • Advisory board or steering committee

    Community Governance

    • Formal

    Additional Information

    Organizational History

    https://metro.org/about

    Organizational Structure

    Business or Ownership Model

    Fiscal sponsorship (non-profit)

    Current Affiliations

    • Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO)

    Funding

    Funding Needs

    Stable funding provided via METRO and managed services.
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