Accessible Archives Migrated to Coherent Digital

What's happening?

The Accessible Archives database is being migrated to a platform called Coherent Digital. This means that the current Accessible Archives platform will no longer be available after August 30th.

To maintain access to these resources, Ex Libris is creating 48 new full-text collections, removing 54 existing collections, and updating 117 existing collections in our Knowledgebases for all Accessible Archives content. These collections will contain titles linked to the Coherent Digital platform. The collection lists are given in the attached file.

Existing 82 collections update -> Created in August and it will reflect in the products on the release 20243500 - 09/01/2024.

48 New full-text collections -> Created in August and it will reflect in the products on the release 20243500 - 09/01/2024.

Existing 35 collections update -> Created in Early September and it will reflect in the products on the release 20243700 - 09/15/2024. 

Removing 54 existing collections -> Removed in Early October and it will be removed from the products on the release 20244100 - 13/10/2024.

Note: We're currently encountering coverage problems with certain collection records due to incomplete or inaccurate coverage information in the provider's data file. The provider is working to rectify these issues in their file concurrently. Additionally, we're actively addressing redundant records. We're closely collaborating with the provider and our ingestion team to resolve both matters as promptly as possible.

What does this mean for you?

• Old Accessible Archives URLs will stop working after August 30th.
• Ex Libris will be creating new full-text collections, removing, and updating the existing Full text and zero-title databases of Accessible Archives from SFX/Alma CZ and 360KB.
• You'll need to update your holdings by activating the new collection once it's available.

Ex Libris will provide an update once the new collection is ready and the old collections have been removed.

• Article created on: 09-08-2024
• Updated on: 03-10-2024