[Dspace-general] Use of DSpace for managing archival records?

[Ernie Dornfeld]

We are investigating using DSpace as a respository for institutional
records.  The proposed scope right now includes documents created in the
work of public officials, including MS Office documents, PDF files,
graphics, audio and video, (but not e-mail at this time).  

This seems to differ somewhat from the more common use of DSpace as an
IR in the sense of providing access to pre-prints, dissertations,
curriculum materials and other types of documents which are more
designed for dissemination of information.  

I'd like to hear from others who are doing something similar to what we
are thinking about, or who have given some thought to this approach. 

Ernie Dornfeld
Seattle City Clerk's Office
206-684-5175