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Open new doors to your digital collections

Libraries play a crucial role in connecting communities with the stories held within their collections. Alma Specto, a platform powered by Academic AI, integrates all stages of digital collection management – from cataloging to exhibition and preservation – to minimize technical challenges and let libraries focus on sharing their collections’ stories.

Alma Specto

Apply digital asset management best practices

Control user access, organize storage and handle file formats with tailored workflows. Alma Specto supports single or bulk deposits and edits to make your collections easily manageable.

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Accelerate metadata creation with Academic AI

The Metadata Assistant extracts entities from files and automates repetitive tasks by suggesting descriptions and linking assets to related materials. Staff approval workflows ensure quick and accurate cataloging.


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Create immersive user experiences

Bring digital collections to life with an Online Exhibition, discovery tools powered by Academic AI, and SEO capabilities. Alma Specto's digital collection platform combines these features to multiply the entry points to your collections, allowing for extended exploration.



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Preserve your assets with advanced tools

Monitor file integrity, prevent format obsolescence, and provide the highest possible availability for your files. Alma Specto keeps your digital asset libraries and collections secure and accessible for future generations.

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Consolidate your different collections

Manage your special collections alongside your electronic and physical records. Built on the Library Open Platform, Alma Specto's digital collection platform makes it easier for staff to manage all types of collections and simpler for users to access them.






Looking ahead, Alma Specto will expand to support additional types of assets, including research data, theses, and dissertations. Contact us for more information.

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Alma Specto

Apply digital asset management best practices

Control user access, organize storage and handle file formats with tailored workflows. Alma Specto supports single or bulk deposits and edits to make your collections easily manageable.

Accelerate metadata creation with Academic AI

The Metadata Assistant extracts entities from files and automates repetitive tasks by suggesting descriptions and linking assets to related materials. Staff approval workflows ensure quick and accurate cataloging.


Create immersive user experiences

Bring digital collections to life with an Online Exhibition, discovery tools powered by Academic AI, and SEO capabilities. Alma Specto's digital collection platform combines these features to multiply the entry points to your collections, allowing for extended exploration.



Preserve your assets with advanced tools

Monitor file integrity, prevent format obsolescence, and provide the highest possible availability for your files. Alma Specto keeps your digital asset libraries and collections secure and accessible for future generations.

Consolidate your different collections

Manage your special collections alongside your electronic and physical records. Built on the Library Open Platform, Alma Specto's digital collection platform makes it easier for staff to manage all types of collections and simpler for users to access them.






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Alma Specto on the Clarivate Academic AI Platform

Alma Specto’s digital collection platform is built on the Clarivate Academic AI Platform, designed specifically for libraries and academia. Grounded in scholarly sources and embedded in academic workflows, Academic AI focuses on accuracy, security, and reliability. By implementing Alma Specto, libraries stay at the forefront of innovation while delivering trusted content and data to their users.

 

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FAQ

A digital collection platform is a next-generation digital asset management system that provides an end-to-end solution for multiple digital content types and use cases, from cataloging to preservation through exhibitions and asset discovery. 

Looking ahead, Alma Specto’s digital collection platform will expand to support additional types of assets, including research data, theses, and dissertations. 

 

Alma Specto provides two main offerings: 

Special collection management: services powered by Academic AI for cataloging, generating metadata and optimizing discovery experiences via online exhibitions, SEO (search engine optimization) and discovery.

 

Digital preservation: Features to safeguard collections, including format migration, fixity checks, and high-availability storage solutions.

 

Both offerings include platform integration: Seamless workflows that connect digital, physical, and electronic collections through Alma and the Library Open Platform. 

Pricing varies based on the offering(s) and features selected. Contact us for a custom quote that fits your library’s needs.

Alma Specto is currently being rolled out and will be fully available by the start of 2026. Contact us for more details on release dates and early access options. 

Yes, Alma Specto is built on the Alma library management system and the Library Open Platform, ensuring seamless integration with your library’s existing workflows and enabling unified management of digital, physical, and electronic collections. 

At a later stage, Alma Specto will be offered also as a standalone solution, decoupled from Alma. 

Alma Specto includes a Metadata Assistant powered by Academic AI. It automates detailed metadata generation by extracting descriptive information, identifying unique entities in digital files and linking related materials. However, libraries can also choose to manage and generate metadata manually, maintaining the same processes they have always used. All AI-generated metadata is reviewed and approved by library staff before it is finalized, ensuring accuracy and alignment with institutional standards. Read more on Clarivate Academic AI. 

Alma Specto includes robust digital preservation features such as format migration, bit integrity monitoring, fixity checks, and high-availability Cloud storage. These tools ensure the safety and accessibility of your collections, protecting them from obsolescence and data loss. 

 

Alma Specto enhances discoverability by combining multiple entry points and tools to create immersive and comprehensive discovery journeys. Users can access collections through a simple online search, Online Exhibitions, or the library’s discovery interface. By integrating these capabilities, Alma Specto ensures that digital collections are easy to find, explore, and engage with.

Yes, Alma Specto supports collaborative workflows by allowing multiple staff members to work on metadata creation, cataloging, and curation simultaneously. Its user-friendly interface ensures smooth coordination and communication between team members.

Alma Specto can handle a variety of digital assets, including images, documents, audio files, video files, and more. It supports various file formats and ensures compatibility through preservation workflows.

Yes, training and support are available to help your staff get the most out of Alma Specto. This includes tutorials, live support sessions, and ongoing updates to ensure smooth adoption.

Alma Specto is built on the Library Open Platform, allowing it to integrate with other library systems and third-party tools through APIs. Contact us for specific integration options or to learn more about our library software

Alma Specto helps libraries implement and maintain digital preservation policies by offering tools for risk assessment, fixity checks, and automated migration to updated formats. These features align with best practices and standards for digital preservation, such as ISO16363, PREMIS, OAIS and more.

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