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Matt GorzalskiNew Participant

Starter Editions

Metadata import during ingest

I am in a Professional Edition trial period. I did the training and learned how to create Metadata Groups and apply the custom template to folders and files. I also downloaded the DC template, copied metadata into the template, and uploaded it with various files so that the metadata would populate DC fields during ingest. Now I’m running into problems as I get more specific to my institutional needs.Is it possible to use Preservica’s supplied DC CSV template and import metadata into a created Metadata Group during ingest? Like many, we use Excel to create file-level metadata for images, audio, and video we digitize. Most fields map directly to DC fields. Some have no direct DC map. In some cases, we need two creator fields and change the field labels from Creator to Interviewer and Interviewee. Is it possible to change field labels or add columns within the supplied template so that it aligns with the custom Metadata Group? Thank you,Matt GorzalskiSouthern Illinois University C

11 hours ago

Matt GorzalskiNew Participant

Starter Editions

Description and Origin Exif data

I’m using a trial version of Professional Edition. We have thousands of born-digital JPEGs from our campus photographers that have good embedded metadata. The ingest process exports some of the technical exif data, but nothing of use for staff or researchers needed for searching. Nothing in Description or Origin is copied/exported into corresponding Dublin Core fields to facilitate access. What can be done to correct this? Does anyone have a method of exporting exif data into a CSV file that can be put into the DC template Preservica provides to import metadata during ingest? Thank you,Matt GorzalskiSouthern Illinois University Carbondale

6 days ago

alargeKnown Participant

Starter Editions

Public Portal Malfunction

Good Morning-On this painfully early Saturday morning, I’m trying to work on getting our public portal up and running - and starting small. When I select the top-level series “public” button, the normal dialog box asking if I really want to do that comes up but disappears before I can click the affirmative button.Is anyone else experiencing this? I’ve tried the usual logout, shut down, etc. Thanks! Have a great weekend-Ashley

14 days ago

cgardnerParticipating Frequently

Starter Editions

Preservica Starter Video doesn't show (but I can hear)

Hi, I’m using Preservica Starter and have loaded a number of videos into my workspace. When looking at them via the portal, there are two that don’t load correctly. The video window appears then disappears. The play/progress bar shows with just white above it. I can play the video and hear the audio, but instead of the video showing, only a white screen where the play window should show. My videos are all MP4 and all my other videos play just fine, only two don’t. I’ve tried re-uploading them and they still don’t work right. I’ve looked with different web browsers and different computers to no avail. The original video plays just fine on various computers.Is there a solution to this problem?

19 days ago

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Getting rid of "something went wrong, try again later" message

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23 days ago

donald.merrittNew Participant

Starter Editions

Adding Users in Starter Plus

Hello. How do you add users in Starter Plus? The “Users” button states “Can I add additional users?Yes, review the Starter Plus and Premium plans which include additional users.” That is all I can find about adding users. Thanks,Don

26 days ago

janetNew Participant

Starter Editions

Trouble with uploading metadata

Hello,I am new to Preservica Starter and to archiving/Dublin Core… I am trying to upload a folder with files and attached metadata. I have followed the video and instructions and all seems to be going okay until right at the last moment when a message comes up that reads:There was a problem with your ingest packageThe CSV metadata file has been mapped successfully, but something went wrong whilst processing the package. Please try againPlease resubmit your packageI have tried everything from reducing the metadata to only one file and one catergory with data as ‘test’ - which worked, but as soon as I fill in anything else (even with no punctuation or anything) I get the same message. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you so much!Janet

26 days ago

Tom_New Participant

Tell us - #WhatDoYouPreserve

Archiving Queer Communities in Don't Say Gay States

As states in the United States have begun banning library materials and expressions of queer culture, it is important that archives take up a greater role in preserving, transmitting, and making available queer cultural traditions. This is a space to discuss how digital archives should take up this role, how they should interact with the government, how they should be organized, and whether it is possible to make them widely accessible.

1 month ago

Marcia JParticipating Frequently

Starter Editions

Metadata file will not loat

I get a message saying the metadata file can’t be loaded because it is not in CSV format. Mine is saved as CSV in Microsoft. I used the template provided. What am I doing wrong?

1 month ago

Liz BNew Participant

Library Journal Community

"There is an error on sending invitations."

Is anyone else having this issue? I am trying to invite people to submit images to an archive. I keep getting this error. Thanks!!!

1 month ago

Matt GorzalskiNew Participant

Starter Editions

Metadata import during ingest

11 hours ago

Matt GorzalskiNew Participant

Starter Editions

Description and Origin Exif data

6 days ago

alargeKnown Participant

Starter Editions

Public Portal Malfunction

14 days ago

cgardnerParticipating Frequently

Starter Editions

Preservica Starter Video doesn't show (but I can hear)

19 days ago

donald.merrittNew Participant

Starter Editions

Adding Users in Starter Plus

26 days ago

janetNew Participant

Starter Editions

Trouble with uploading metadata

26 days ago

Marcia JParticipating Frequently

Starter Editions

Metadata file will not loat

I get a message saying the metadata file can’t be loaded because it is not in CSV format. Mine is saved as CSV in Microsoft. I used the template provided. What am I doing wrong?

1 month ago

Liz BNew Participant

Library Journal Community

"There is an error on sending invitations."

Is anyone else having this issue? I am trying to invite people to submit images to an archive. I keep getting this error. Thanks!!!

1 month ago

keithhNew Participant

Practical Digital Preservation for Libraries

Choosing a metadata format

Question: We’re a public library with a fairly large collection of local history related materials… photographs, documents, etc. that we’re in the process of digitizing. We want to choose a metadata format before uploading to Preservica, but struggling with which format to choose. Logic says perhaps Dublin Core is the best choice… but as I look at the templates, MODS might be a good choice, as well. I realize we could even create our own but I’m convinced that working with an existing industry standard sustainable format would be in our best interest. Any thoughts or guidance for best practices or industry standards?? Thanks!!

1 month ago

rjstewart3New Participant

Starter Editions

Do files get overwritten when doing a new bulk ingest?

Hello,I am wondering if the files already ingested in Preservica Starter will get overwritten by the same files being uploaded again with a bulk ingest, or do they create copies? Scenario:I have a folder on my computer that I add items to over time as I discover them in the archives (the archives program is new, so I am organizing while digitizing some items). I would like to add the metadata to the existing DC csv file, then bulk ingest again. Ideally, I would not bulk ingest again over one item, but if I add 10+ I would want to go this route.Is this possible without creating copies of the files stored on Preservica, or would I have to create a separate folder with a new DC csv file for these new items?Thank you.

2 months ago

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