[Archivesspace_Users_Group] Bulk import of DOs with multiple file versions

[Michelle Paquette]

William, if you have access to the API I do this kind of batch addition of
digital objects frequently and would be happy to help you out. Feel free to
reach out.

Best,
Michelle

On Thu, Dec 7, 2023 at 3:38 PM Christine Di Bella <
christine.dibella at lyrasis.org> wrote:

> Hello William,
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> You are correct that the Digital Objects CSV is not designed to support
> the import of more than one file version per digital object. The bulk
> import templates support importing two file versions, but as you note, they
> are for creating digital objects that as associated with archival objects.
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> One alternative would be to use the API to create digital objects. This
> would allow you create as many file versions as you wish per digital
> object. People here may have some good tips or scripts for that, or
> suggestions of other strategies for doing what you want to do.
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> Christine
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> Christine Di Bella
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> ArchivesSpace Senior Program Manager
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> christine.dibella at lyrasis.org
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> *From:* archivesspace_users_group-bounces at lyralists.lyrasis.org <
> archivesspace_users_group-bounces at lyralists.lyrasis.org> *On Behalf Of *William
> Hamill
> *Sent:* Tuesday, December 5, 2023 2:55 PM
> *To:* archivesspace_users_group at lyralists.lyrasis.org
> *Subject:* [Archivesspace_Users_Group] Bulk import of DOs with multiple
> file versions
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> Kia ora koutou,
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> I’m hoping someone out there may be able to offer some pointers on doing a
> bulk import of Digital Object records.
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> Using the aspace_digital_object_template.csv works fine as it is, but the
> records I would like to create typically have 2-3 file versions. I’ve tried
> copying the file version columns and adding “_1” and “_2” to various
> places, but the importer just skips those columns altogether and I get a
> record with no file versions at all.
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> Is this just a case of user error, or does the import template not work
> with multiple file versions? We’re running AS ver.3.3.1
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> Note that I’m just wanting to create the digital objects at this stage –
> not import associating with an archival object (also, that importer seems
> to just have linked out object and thumbnail settings that don’t suit).
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> Any tips would be great,
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> Thanks very much
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> *William Hamill*
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> *Team Leader – Cultural Collections*
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> Archive of Māori and Pacific Sound
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> Te Tumu Herenga | Libraries and Learning Services
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> Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland
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> w.hamill at auckland.ac.nz
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> Ph: (64 9) 373 7599 ext. 85733
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> DDI: (64 9) 923 5733
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Michelle Paquette
(she/her)
Metadata & Technical Services Archivist
Special Collections
Smith College
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