Using ReNamer for Batch Finding Aid Production from Archivists’ Toolkit

Abstract

This article will examine the use of the software program ReNamer to facilitate and streamline finding aid production at the University of Oregon. ReNamer was used to perform bulk renaming of EAD files exported from the Archivists’ Toolkit (AT) to meet local and consortia file naming schemes. Topics covered include batch exporting from AT, capabilities of ReNamer, and developing workflows to increase productivity.