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Working Features for Modern Archives

See what Archeum currently offers: AI-powered search, data import tools, and multi-organization support built specifically for libraries and archives.

Current Features

Built for cultural heritage institutions with working AI search capabilities

AI-Powered Search

Hybrid search combining full-text search with vector embeddings. Find items using natural language queries with intelligent ranking.

  • • Vector embeddings for semantic search
  • • PostgreSQL full-text search
  • • Relevance-based ranking
  • • Conversational AI chat interface

Data Import System

Import your existing catalog data from CSV, TXT, JSON files, or directly from CONTENTdm collections with visual field mapping.

  • • CSV, TXT, and JSON file import
  • • CONTENTdm collection fetching
  • • Visual field mapper interface
  • • Batch processing with progress tracking

AI Research Assistant

Chat with your archive using natural language. The AI understands context and can answer follow-up questions about your collections.

  • • Conversational search experience
  • • Context-aware responses
  • • Streaming AI responses
  • • Follow-up question handling

Multi-Organization Support

Each organization gets their own subdomain and isolated data with role-based access controls for administrators.

  • • Organization-specific subdomains
  • • Data isolation per organization
  • • Admin and user role management
  • • NextAuth.js authentication

Admin Dashboard

Manage your archive data with tools for viewing, editing, and monitoring import jobs with detailed progress tracking.

  • • Archive data management
  • • Import job monitoring
  • • Item editing and updates
  • • Progress tracking and logs

Public Search Interface

Researchers and public users can search your collections through a clean, accessible interface with AI-powered assistance.

  • • Public search portal
  • • Responsive design
  • • Accessibility compliant
  • • AI chat integration

Technical Architecture

Built with modern technologies to deliver reliable search and data management

Enterprise Database

Vector embeddings stored in a robust relational database with specialized extensions for fast similarity search combined with traditional full-text search capabilities.

Modern Web Framework

Built with a cutting-edge web framework featuring server-side rendering, type-safe code, and secure server actions for data operations without complex API endpoints.

Streaming AI Responses

Real-time streaming responses from AI models with conversation context awareness and follow-up question handling for natural interactions.

Security & Performance

Built-in rate limiting, bot protection, and security measures. Optimized for performance with efficient database queries and caching strategies.

Hybrid
Search Technology
Full-text + Embeddings
Multi
Organization Support
Isolated Data & Subdomains
CSV/TXT/JSON
Data Import
Plus CONTENTdm Integration
Real-time
AI Chat Interface
Streaming Responses

Data Import Support

Currently supports popular data formats and content management systems

File Formats

CSV, JSON, TXT

✓ Currently Supported

Digital Collections

CONTENTdm API Integration

✓ Currently Supported

MARC Records

Library catalog integration

🔄 Planned Feature

Archive Management

ArchivesSpace, AtoM integration

🔄 Planned Feature

Dublin Core

Metadata standard support

🔄 Planned Feature

Custom Fields

Visual field mapping interface

✓ Currently Supported

We're actively working on additional integrations based on user feedback. Have a specific format or system you need support for? Let us know!

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