CuadraSTAR SKCA, developed by Lucidea, is a purpose-built archival collections management software that addresses the modern-day challenges faced by archivists. It is designed to make archival collections visible, accessible, and searchable, while eliminating duplication of effort and saving time and resources. SKCA integrates records and optimized search and browse options, going beyond the capabilities of standard software packages.

Features

• Integrated Records Management: Manage and organize collections with flexible hierarchical modes, allowing for as many levels of hierarchy as needed.
• Automated Workflow: Automate workflows to unveil collection archives, making it easy for staff and the public to see the entire collection and find records when needed.
• Finding Aid Generation: Produce EAD finding aids as XML files easily and quickly from catalog data, or generate finding aids dynamically as part of the public access catalog.
• Web Access: Implement a secure public access catalog so researchers can browse and search collections over the web, integrated with the administrative back end.
• Multimedia Content: Enrich curation with various file types, including images, audio, video, and full-text searchable PDF and Word documents.
• Statistics and Reporting: Generate statistics to support funder decisions, track services provided, workload, donations received, and the number of researchers accessing the public catalog.
• Adaptable Hierarchies: Adapt hierarchies at any time, allowing for the reordering of hierarchies and managing accruals descriptions within the hierarchy.
• Batch Description: Efficiently describe unprocessed materials in batches, adding to the description over time or simply adding inventory lists.
• Training and Support: Unparalleled training and support throughout the life of the partnership, with technical experts available around the clock.

Benefits

• Efficiency: Streamlines archival workflows, reducing manual tasks and saving time and resources.
• Accessibility: Provides a flexible portal for accessing collections from any device, enhancing user engagement and extending access to researchers worldwide.
• Compliance: Ensures adherence to archival standards, making it easier to manage and organize collections.
• Customization: Offers extensive customization options without requiring IT or developer support, allowing archivists to tailor the system to their specific needs.
• Security: Ensures data safety with user permissions, secure hosting, TSL encryption, and SOC2 certification.
• Support: Includes lifetime free, 24/7 technical support and continuous platform updates, ensuring successful implementation and use.