Lucidea to Demonstrate ArchivEra v4.5.0 at SAA’s ARCHIVES*RECORDS 2026

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lucidea, developer of market-leading collections management systems, will showcase ArchivEra v4.5.0 at ARCHIVES*RECORDS 2026, the Society of American Archivists (SAA) Annual Meeting, taking place July 29 through August 1 in New Orleans.

Announced in June, ArchivEra v4.5.0 includes a refreshed menu design, interface enhancements, and updated platform support. The release is expected to be generally available later this summer.

Lucidea is sponsoring and attending the conference as an SAA Sustaining Partner. Throughout the event, attendees can visit Booths 403 and 502 to experience ArchivEra v4.5.0 firsthand, learn about its latest client-driven enhancements, and speak with the Lucidea team about upgrading or implementing ArchivEra.

ArchivEra is a powerful proprietary archival CMS that enables archivists to manage, preserve, and provide access to traditional, digitized, and born-digital materials. Its adaptable capabilities support evolving institutional needs while helping researchers and the public connect with archival collections.

Future-Focused Archival Stewardship with ArchivEra

On Friday, July 31, from 9:00 to 9:25 a.m., Lucidea will present Meet the Moment: Future-Focused Archival Stewardship with ArchivEra.

The team will showcase ArchivEra v4.5.0, explore its AI search capabilities, and demonstrate how request management tools allow archives to collaborate with users and build a knowledge base. Attendees will also hear real-world examples of how clients are using ArchivEra to meet the moment and prepare for the future.

Meet Archivist and Author Margot Note

Also on Friday, July 31, attendees can meet archivist Margot Note and receive a signed copy of her newest book from Lucidea Press, Backlog to Bankroll: Grant Writing for Archivists.

Margot Note will appear at the Lucidea booth during three signing sessions: 9:45–10:15 a.m., 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m., and 2:30–3:00 p.m.

Backlog to Bankroll provides practical guidance to help archivists identify aligned funders, develop compelling proposals, and successfully manage grant-funded projects.

To learn more about ArchivEra or Lucidea’s other collections management solutions, call 604-278-6717 or email [e-mail].

About Lucidea

Lucidea is a global developer of museum and archival collections management systems, knowledge management systems, and library automation software. Their product portfolio includes ArchivEra and Argus for archives and museums, and the SydneyDigital ILS and Presto KMS for special libraries and knowledge centers.

For more information, visit www.lucidea.com or call 604-278-6717.