This script exists as a counterpart to the ruby gem stored in BCDIgLib/aspaceiiif. The purpose is to generate IIIF manifests even if there is no description in ArchivesSpace.

To install

pip install -r requirements.txt

To generate views and manifests for MARC records in a binary MARC record called records.mrc and Handle service password handle_password:

python manifest.py records.mrc handle_password

1. Digitize material, using Alma 001 fields as file names.
2. Convert digitized images to JP2s and upload copies to the IIIF server.
3. Export existing MARC bibliographic records for digitized materials from Alma, binary format, all records in a single file.
4. Place script and MARC file in the same directory, and place the JP2s in the jp2s directory.
5. Run script.
6. Upload views and manifests to IIIF server.
7. Run the generated Handle batchfile.
8. Update bibliographic records in Alma with links to the viewer.