[Archivesspace_Users_Group] ArchivesSpace Hosting Services

[Jessica Steytler]

I'm another +1 for Library Host

On Thu, Nov 9, 2023 at 1:38 PM Sarah Shepherd <SShepherd at srmml.org> wrote:

> Hi Sarah,
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> Thanks so much for being willing to chat! Sarahs unite! I would love to
> ask you some questions about your experience and why it’s been a mixed bag.
> Here are some of the questions we are considering:
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> 1. How was your migration experience?
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Decent enough. We had to cross walk from our library catalog


> 2. How is their support? Do you find that the advanced support hours are
> enough for major updates etc.?
>
We've been pretty good with their support


> 3. How is their support for plugins? We only use the LCNAF plugin but are
> open to using more in the future.
>
They're responsive to your needs- I haven't hit any stumbling blocks so
far, but I haven't asked a lot from them, either


> 4. Do you have a custom theme for your public interface? If so, did you
> work with Library Host to create one?
>
Not yet


> 5. If I may ask, what tier plan do you use? Higher plans have a faster
> server—if you are on a lower plan, do you find the server slow?
>
We have such a tiny need, we did not go full fancy. I find the the server
to be good. The one time it was slow, I let them know and they fixed it.


> 6. Anything else we should know about Library Host?
>
I'd say go for it :)


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> Sorry to send so many questions your way! Feel free to leave some
> unanswered if it’s too much.
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> Best,
>
> Sarah
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> *Sarah Shepherd (she/her)*
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> Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library
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> *Archivist*
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> *Phone* (781) 457-4129
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> *Web* www.SRMML.org
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> 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA 02421
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> *From:* archivesspace_users_group-bounces at lyralists.lyrasis.org <
> archivesspace_users_group-bounces at lyralists.lyrasis.org> *On Behalf Of *Newhouse,
> Sarah
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> Hi Sarah,
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> (let's keep the Sarah chain going?)
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> We're a small archives using LibraryHost and it's been kind of a mixed bag
> for our particular situation, to be honest. (Although the people we're in
> touch with there are all great.) Email me off-list if you would like more
> details.
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> Sarah
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> Othmer Library of Chemical History
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> *From:* archivesspace_users_group-bounces at lyralists.lyrasis.org <
> archivesspace_users_group-bounces at lyralists.lyrasis.org> on behalf of
> Sarah Shepherd <SShepherd at srmml.org>
> *Sent:* Thursday, November 9, 2023 10:48 AM
> *To:* Archivesspace Users Group <
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> *Subject:* [Archivesspace_Users_Group] ArchivesSpace Hosting Services
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> Hi all,
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>
>
> We are exploring options for hosting services for ArchivesSpace and are
> looking mainly at the standard plans at Atlas
> <https://www.atlas-sys.com/archivesspace> and Library Host
> <https://libraryhost.com/pricing/#archivesspace> (as the more simplified
> and cheaper option). We initially looked at Lyrasis, but as a small
> institution it is a bit out of price range and their price tiers set up by
> the number of finding aids were unusual. We have been hosting ArchivesSpace
> in house, but our IT department has encouraged us to look for other
> options! Does anyone have experience with using Atlas or Library Host as a
> host for ArchivesSpace? I would love to touch base with someone coming from
> a small archives with a limited budget. The price range and what they offer
> between Atlas and Library Host is large so I’m curious about people’s
> experiences with them. Do people use other hosting companies? Thanks!
>
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Sarah
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> [image: SRMML Signature Picture 1.png]
>
> *Sarah Shepherd (she/her)*
>
> Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library
>
> *Archivist*
>
>
> *Phone* (781) 457-4129
>
> *Web* www.SRMML.org <http://www.srmml.org/>
>
> 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA 02421
>
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