test Collection
Overview
The
test Collection is a digital archival record (type:
Collection) created in 2023 by the Arke Institute and stored in the PINAX system. Catalogued in English and linked to the placeholder institution “test,” it is identified by the unique ID `01K9WT63XEVYJP4PRPH27X4THA`. The collection is accessible via a placeholder URL and contains a curated set of Substack posts, a related dataset of newsletter metadata, and system‑file metadata from the Arke Institute’s preservation workflow.
Background
Substack is a subscription‑based publishing platform that hosts newsletters and blog posts. The Arke Institute assembled this collection as part of an internal experiment to preserve and document digital communication artifacts. The record was created within the PINAX digital repository, which serves as a platform for ingesting, managing, and preserving institutional content. The collection reflects the Institute’s efforts to capture contemporary digital publishing practices and to test metadata standards for system files.
Contents
- Substack posts: tutorials on using the Substack editor, announcements, and a series titled “modern indulgence.”
- Dataset: structured information about various newsletter posts, including titles, dates, authors, and distribution metrics.
- Metadata for system files: descriptive records for files used in the Arke Institute’s preservation workflow, such as configuration files, logs, and documentation.
- Subjects: Substack, newsletters, digital communication, content management, metadata, system files, digital preservation, digital media.
The collection does not contain rights statements or licensing information.
Scope
The test Collection covers material produced in 2023, in English, and focuses on digital communication artifacts originating from the Substack platform. It includes both content (posts and datasets) and preservation metadata (system files). Geographic scope is unspecified, and the collection excludes any non‑Substack digital media or external archival holdings. The collection is intended for internal research and testing of preservation workflows rather than public dissemination.