Case Study: GlaxoSmithKline preserves its heritage and improves archive discovery with Keepthinking

GlaxoSmithKline captures 300 years of history with Keepthinking

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) needed to generate awareness of its lengthy corporate history and make its vast Heritage Archives collection digitally accessible to its employees. The challenge was to create an engaging internal website that allowed staff to search and explore thousands of archival items, many without visuals, without requiring physical visits to the archives. Keepthinking was engaged to provide a solution using its Qi collections management system and digital design services.

Keepthinking designed and developed a new website featuring multiple search entry points, an interactive global map, and curated thematic browsing. The solution, powered by the Qi CMS, completely synchronizes the website with the digital archive, speeding up cataloging and disseminating newly digitized items. The result is a modern, user-friendly hub that allows GSK employees to find specific materials for their duties while discovering the company's rich history, greatly reducing the need for direct assistance from archivists.

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