Technical Design Phase (2018)

The Technical Design phase was completed in summer 2018, identifying a new product suite based on the Samvera framework. Participants reviewed the requirements, user profiles, and policies identified in the Discovery Phase and outlined a set of integrated products utilizing the Samvera digital repository framework.

Key outcomes for this phase included a systems architecture, preliminary repository roadmap, and business case for implementation. 

Cor Product Suite - Summary

(1) Custom Blacklight-based application for discovery and delivery of repository assets

(2) Hyrax-based applications

  • Support Library Staff vs. Self Depositor use cases
  • Shared Fedora, SOLR
  • Shared & distinct DB components
  • Compatible content models, metadata
  • Distinct features/access/workflows

Additional Preservation & storage features

  • Preservation actions & audits
  • Binary files stored external to Fedora
  • Export preservation packages to 3rd party services

Planned Samvera Framework & Components