Definition

Information about a specific type of container used to hold material.

Source: Container Profiles, University of Denver Special Collections Processing Manual.

Introduction

ArchivesSpace uses container profiles to record information about specific types of containers. This information is used to calculate the linear extent of a collection. When used in conjunction with Location Profiles, the container profile also enables use of the ArchivesSpace space calculator.

Elements of a container profile

Element	Description	Example
Name	The name of the container profiled. Usually this is its generic product name.	Carr Mclean Corofile Box - Letter Size 5" Deep - White (41-722-W)
URL	If available, a link to the vendor's online catalogue.	https://www.carrmclean.ca/CategoryGroupBrowser.aspx?CategoryID=155&GroupNo=852
Dimension Units	The unit of measurement for the Container Profile. *Important: Always use Feet! This ensures that the Extent Calculator uses Linear Feet as its unit of measurement.*	Feet
Extent Dimensions	The dimension by which extent should be calculated. Usually this is width, though certain custom containers may be stored differently and may be measured on a different axis.	Width
Depth	The dimensions of measurement. Current practice is to round these values up to the nearest quarter foot.
Height	The dimensions of measurement. Current practice is to round these values up to the nearest quarter foot.
Width	The dimensions of measurement. Current practice is to round these values up to the nearest quarter foot.
Stacking Limit	The amount of containers of this type that can be stacked upon one another. Usually this is "1," but some containers may have a limit of 2.	1