Manually adding archival object records
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This method works well for a very small collection, for adding one or two items to an existing finding aid, or for creating your series structure.
- In ArchivesSpace, find your resource record, also known as the collection level record
- Use either the Search All Records bar or Browse → Resources
- Click "Add Child"
Once you have your resource record open, and in edit mode, you are ready to add your archival object. An archival object is any unit of description below your collection level, i.e. Series, File, Item, depending on how you have arranged the collection. Click “Add Child” above the collection title information in the file tree area. Make sure the blue highlighted portion is actually what you want to add the archival object to.
A new Archival Object record opens below the file tree area. This is the record for the description of your component, whether that is a Series, a File, an Item, etc.
Minimum data required to save archival objects:
TITLE or DATE
LEVEL OF DESCRIPTION
Save your archival object record and/or fill in the record more completely as outlined below