Introduction

• This page provides instructions on how to create container profiles in ArchivesSpace

Definitions

• Accession
• Collection ID
• Container
• Container profile
• Top container

Instructions

1. Log into ArchivesSpace.
   
   
2. Select the “Manage Container Profiles” option from the “System” drop-down menu.
   
   
   
   
3. The left side of the Container Profiles screen provides search and browse filters. The centre/right side of the screen lists existing container profiles and provides buttons to create new container profiles and view or edit existing profiles.
   
   
   
   
4. Click on the “Create Container Profile” button. Complete the form. Refer to the container profile glossary entry for further guidance.
   
   
   
   
5. Click on the Save Container Profile button to save the new profile and return to the list of Container Profiles.
   
   
6. Click on the +1 button to save the new profile and return to a blank form to create another new Container Profile.
   
   
7. Review new container profiles with RM/Archives team. Adjust as needed.