What makes AM different
Dedicated primary source publishing and technology for libraries and archives
We combine deep expertise in digital primary source publishing with the technology to enable discovery, access, and engagement. Blending high-quality content with a platform built to surface and showcase unique digital assets, we transform rare archival materials into essential research and learning experiences.
Championing digital stewardship
Digital stewardship is at the heart of our content and technology. Designed in collaboration with scholars, archivists, librarians and community groups, we’re committed to developing resources that enrich the engagement and study of digitised primary sources.
The collections we publish help partners reinvest and preserve their physical archives for future generations. And with our innovative search and discovery technology, your communities can surface new stories and unlock unique global viewpoints in the historical record for years to come.
Creating lasting relationships
As part of the Sage group, our independence is guaranteed. This gives us the freedom to build lasting relationships with libraries and archives, creating shared opportunities to expand access to global primary source collections.
Independence means we don’t have to measure success by our share price. We can take long-term decisions and make investments that advance our mission to empower the next generation of critical thinkers.
The Amistad Research Center could not ask for a better partner to aid in increasing access to and knowledge of its collections than AM. For an independent, non-profit archive like Amistad, our work with AM made it possible to expose this tremendous collection to a much wider audience
Publishing digital collections
We work with curators, archivists and conservators to understand the content and nuance of every archive we digitise.
Engaging the community
We work with researchers, scholars, archivists and community experts to ensure resources are informed by expert opinions.
Digitising physical archives
Our processes and specifications are the result of decades of experience working with archives and digitisation vendors.
Frequently asked questions
AM combines expertise in publishing with innovative technology to transform rare archives into accessible digital collections. AM's focus on high-quality content, advanced discovery tools, and user engagement ensures that libraries, researchers, and students can explore unique historical materials in meaningful and impactful ways.
AM champions digital stewardship by preserving and digitising physical archives, applying metadata, and creating accessible platforms. AM solutions empower libraries to protect cultural heritage, enhance discoverability, and engage global audiences, ensuring long-term access to valuable historical resources.
Technology underpins AM's approach, enabling high-quality digitisation and advanced search capabilities through its user-friendly discovery platform, AM Quartex. These tools enhance accessibility, foster interdisciplinary research, and bring historical materials to life for scholars, educators, and learners worldwide.
AM works closely with scholars, archivists, and community groups to ensure collections reflect diverse perspectives. By incorporating expert insights, AM resources are academically rigorous, culturally inclusive, and tailored to the needs of global research and education.
AM prioritises diversity and inclusion by collaborating with underrepresented communities, curating global perspectives, and ensuring that collections reflect a wide range of voices. This commitment enriches research, fosters cultural understanding, and supports equitable access to historical materials.
As part of the Sage Group, AM operates independently, with a focus on long-term goals rather than short-term profits. This independence enables AM to invest in innovative solutions, build lasting partnerships, and prioritise the needs of libraries and researchers.
Partnering with AM provides access to cutting-edge technology, expert guidance, and a global platform for showcasing archives. This collaborative approach ensures high-quality digitisation, enhanced discoverability, and the ability to reach wider audiences, maximising the value of historical collections.
AM’s digitisation process preserves physical archives by creating high-resolution digital copies, applying metadata, and ensuring long-term accessibility. This approach protects fragile materials while making them available for research and education, safeguarding cultural heritage for future generations.
Contributing to a digital collection with AM involves collaboration with editors and digitisation experts. The process includes materials assessment, digitisation, applying metadata, and using the AM Quartex platform to showcase and contextualise digitised primary sources. This ensures high-quality, accessible resources tailored to research and educational needs.