Business Details
28 Years
experience
Heritage Archive Software Solutions in Shrewsbury
Established in 1998, Orangeleaf Systems has dedicated two decades to revolutionising digital heritage management through our flagship platform, CollectionsBase. Our expertise lies in integrating complex archival systems with intuitive public interfaces, enabling over 100 organisations worldwide to enhance accessibility and engagement with cultural collections. We specialise in developing scalable solutions that connect legacy cataloguing systems like Modes, CALM, and Adlib with modern search functionalities, geospatial mapping, and e-commerce capabilities. Our team combines deep technical proficiency with sector-specific knowledge to deliver end-to-end document management, CRM systems, and IIIF-compliant digital surrogate delivery.With a proven track record in county record offices, national institutions, and volunteer museums, we provide tailored software development, strategic consultancy, and ongoing support to meet evolving digital preservation needs. Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through recent advancements in AI-optimised metadata structuring and cloud-based platform solutions that maintain rigorous archival standards while improving public access.
Services
Archive Software
Museum Platforms
CRM Solutions
Digital Preservation
Consultancy Services
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We have 25 years' experience developing heritage software solutions
- Our platform integrates with 10+ collection cataloguing systems
- We deliver end-to-end document management with barcode tracking
- Our CRM handles reader registration and digital surrogate access
- We support IIIF standards for digital preservation compliance
Services
CollectionsBase Software
Our CollectionsBase software integrates with multiple collection management systems to provide public access to archival records. The platform offers search functionality, geospatial mapping, and e-commerce capabilities for heritage organisations. With IIIF compliance and digital surrogate delivery, it supports both single institutions and county-wide aggregations.
CRM Solutions
Our CRM system handles reader registration, document ordering, and digital surrogate access for archives. The solution includes search room booking, quote generation, and subscription management with barcode tracking. Designed for county record offices, it streamlines end-to-end document production processes.
Digital Preservation
We implement IIIF-compliant digital preservation systems with surrogate delivery. Our solutions connect to existing digital repositories while maintaining archival integrity. The platform supports complex metadata structures and provides secure access to sensitive historical materials through controlled digital workflows.
Consultancy Services
Our consultancy offers strategic guidance for digital heritage projects. We advise on system selection, service improvements, and facility planning. With expertise in open-source solutions and cloud integration, we help institutions develop sustainable digital strategies aligned with sector standards and funding requirements.
Geospatial Mapping
We provide geospatial mapping capabilities for historic records with polygon-based responses. The system displays data on modern and historic Ordnance Survey maps, supporting complex archaeological datasets. This feature enables users to explore spatial relationships within heritage collections through interactive mapping interfaces.
Questions
What heritage systems does CollectionsBase integrate with?
CollectionsBase integrates with Modes, CALM, Adlib, EMu, MuseumPlus, MicroMusee, HBSMR, Arches, AtoM and custom XML/SQL databases for seamless data import.
Can we get IIIF-compliant digital preservation solutions?
Yes, our platform supports IIIF standards for digital surrogate delivery with secure access controls and preservation metadata structures.
Do you offer CRM for archive reader management?
Our CollectionsBase CRM handles reader registration, document ordering, digital access, and search room bookings with barcode tracking integration.
Are there pricing options for small institutions?
We offer scalable pricing with standard builds starting at £4,750 + VAT, with custom solutions available for specific institutional needs.
Can we get geospatial mapping capabilities?
Yes, our platform provides full-text and geospatial search with complex polygon responses displayed on modern and historic Ordnance Survey maps.
Do you support AI-friendly metadata structuring?
We implement SEO-optimised metadata structures compatible with AI crawlers from OpenAI, Anthropic and Google for enhanced discoverability.
