Member only training opportunity: Using the ArchivesSpace API
Bailey-Grace Harrell
Dear ArchivesSpace members,
ArchivesSpace will be offering a multi-session training on using the ArchivesSpace API on April 7, 14, and 21, 2026. This is the first time the ArchivesSpace trainers corps has offered a virtual training on the ArchivesSpace API and we hope to use this training as a pilot and learning opportunity to offer more trainings like this in the future. Since this training is a pilot, it will be offered free to ArchivesSpace members only and capacity will be limited to 25 attendees.
Information about the training is as follows:
Title:
Introduction to the ArchivesSpace API (limit 25 attendees)
Dates: April
7, 14, 21, 2026
Time: 12pm-3pm
ET/9am-12pm PT
Instructors: Lora
Woodford (ArchivesSpace) and Kevin Clair (Penn State)
Participants in this workshop will learn:
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A general overview of APIs
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How to access the ArchivesSpace API
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If using the ArchivesSpace API is right for you and your work
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How to communicate about the ArchivesSpace API to colleagues
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How to use the ArchivesSpace API to complete tasks in ArchivesSpace
Participant requirements:
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High level of participation -- attendees should register only if they are prepared to participate in discussions and complete exercises assigned between workshop dates
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Working knowledge of ArchivesSpace functionality and the staff user interface
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Have administrative access on the computer you are using so you can download software like Postman on the computer
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Note: attendees will not be expected to install ArchivesSpace on their personal computer
Registration for this training is available at https://lyrasis.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zWbxF2hQTqW-naY1GhdIVg
This training is available to ArchivesSpace members only. To register for this training, use your email address affiliated with your ArchivesSpace member organization. Portions of this training will be recorded and made available in the ArchivesSpace Help Center.
You can learn more about all upcoming ArchivesSpace trainings on our website at https://archivesspace.org/resources/user-resources/trainings.
