<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Notch8]]></title><description><![CDATA[We help institutions create living digital treasures that scholars actually use.]]></description><link>https://www.notch8.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:43:37 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.notch8.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Custom Visual Structure Editor for IIIF Ranges]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this article I will illustrate the architecture and design of a custom visual range editor built for one of our clients and will show you how to enable this code in your own project.  Because custom structure ranges enable story tellers to craft a myriad of new ways to investigate and interact with collection materials and can provide users a new way to discover the objects in your archives.  ]]></description><link>https://www.notch8.com/post/custom-visual-structure-editor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a15f90c2a9023e233353636</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 20:30:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58c551_ee6428ab34d2449e8afdfcf8ed43e52d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_678,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kait Sewell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mastering Keyboard Navigation: Your Essential Guide to Accessible Web Browsing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Master essential keyboard shortcuts like Tab, Space, and Enter to navigate websites efficiently. This comprehensive guide covers everything from basic navigation to advanced shortcuts, helping both users and developers create more accessible web experiences for everyone.]]></description><link>https://www.notch8.com/post/mastering-keyboard-navigation-your-essential-guide-to-accessible-web-browsing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f2993366d082d71b361275</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:24:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f1e7e3_38f9ac00a88947c7ac1552c0e36c2145~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_880,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amanda Foster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secure Your External Links: Prevent Tabnabbing and Privacy Leaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you add target="_blank"  to external links, you might be creating security vulnerabilities and exposing user privacy. Here's how to fix it and test your site in just a few minutes. The Problem External links that open in new tabs create two critical issues: 1. Tabnabbing Attacks : The new page gets access to window.opener , allowing malicious sites to manipulate your original page or redirect users to convincing phishing sites. 2. Privacy Leaks : External sites receive detailed referrer...]]></description><link>https://www.notch8.com/post/secure-your-external-links-prevent-tabnabbing-and-privacy-leaks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">694038a824d4646829c98fe4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:23:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f1e7e3_c4c7690599be45b1b8ab6867bc86bf5b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amanda Foster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ensuring Inclusivity Through Website Accessibility Audits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Creating a website that welcomes everyone is no longer optional. It is essential to ensure that people with disabilities can access and navigate your site with ease. Inclusive website audits play a crucial role in identifying barriers and improving digital accessibility. This process helps businesses and organizations build a more inclusive online presence, reaching a wider audience and complying with legal standards. What Are Inclusive Website Audits? Inclusive website audits are...]]></description><link>https://www.notch8.com/post/ensuring-inclusivity-through-website-accessibility-audits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6924c43d56b819e3fb969db1</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:09:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b358ea_5e242f9a2db34a728b543d3ae9166353~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>eitan802</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Migration Isn't Migration: Transforming Legacy Digital Humanities Sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your digital humanities site is a decade old. It was cutting-edge when it launched, custom-built to showcase a unique collection with features no off-the-shelf platform could provide. Now the security warnings are piling up, the original developers are long gone, and staying on a supported version of Rails becomes its own project. "Migration" is the wrong word for what you need. Migration assumes your data is portable. If your site predates broad IIIF adoption (roughly 2015-2016), it almost...]]></description><link>https://www.notch8.com/post/migrating-legacy-digital-humanities-sites-transformation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695c2e0948ab5c2f457b9273</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 04:52:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/746c88_9ca59169879240d9b433e5015799497d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_895,h_583,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nick Steinwachs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digital Repository RFP Best Practices: How to Write Requirements for Institutional Repository Software (with template!)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many RFP templates weren't designed for the complexity of academic digital infrastructure. They assume you're buying a commodity—something with fixed features and predictable costs. But digital repositories aren't commodities. They're strategic platforms that must evolve with your institution's research output, adapt to changing preservation standards, and integrate with an ecosystem of academic technologies.]]></description><link>https://www.notch8.com/post/digital-repository-rfp-best-practices-how-to-write-requirements-institutional-repository-software</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c0b0e1e6f9264530e41f40</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:29:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/746c88_a8560b7de17e40a289f94fea0eff4b52~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nick Steinwachs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Cluster Chaos to Clarity: My Wild Ride Upgrading Azure AKS]]></title><description><![CDATA[When a "quick upgrade" becomes a masterclass in cloud resilience An image of a roller coaster with text overlay "From Cluster Chaos to...]]></description><link>https://www.notch8.com/post/from-cluster-chaos-to-clarity-my-wild-ride-upgrading-azure-aks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68bb8e738c49b59a196d6d56</guid><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2025 02:54:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b2af7d_31e6df2a46c7491c803bd5fca22cb033~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_740,h_498,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>April Rieger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join Us for Open Office Hours with Team Violet: A Deep Dive into Hyku]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join Team Violet's weekly Hyku Office Hours—where developers, repository managers, and curious minds gather to troubleshoot, learn, and shape Hyku's future. Topics range from Bulkrax imports to the exciting 6.2 release with flexible metadata. These community sessions drive real product improvements. Coming soon: in-person office hours at Samvera Connect Mexico City. Drop by Wednesdays via Samvera Slack.]]></description><link>https://www.notch8.com/post/inside-hyku-office-hours-community-curiosity-and-the-occasional-rubber-duck</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ac95ee0a3db22d232d3396</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b358ea_c55d49bd8c15429ab10e1e13cccf3fd2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_732,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nick Steinwachs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyku vs Hyrax: Frequently Asked Questions for Academic Institutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Choosing between Hyku and Hyrax? This quick Q&#38;A answers the most common questions from librarians and digital repository teams. Learn the key differences in customization, metadata, hosting, and scalability, plus how HykuUP, Notch8’s managed service, simplifies adoption. Perfect for institutions evaluating open-source repository options in a straightforward, no-fluff format.]]></description><link>https://www.notch8.com/post/hyku-vs-hyrax-frequently-asked-questions-for-academic-institutions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688d2f26703020ba46df62ea</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 21:51:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b358ea_725fdfa83c86489582fdcd5312d87440~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_816,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Eitan Steinberg-Tatman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Hyku vs Hyrax: What Academic Institutions Should Know Before Choosing a Digital Repository Solution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trying to choose between Hyku and Hyrax for your institutional repository? This guide breaks down key differences, including customization, multi-tenancy, metadata flexibility, and hosting options. Learn when to choose Hyrax’s deep flexibility or Hyku’s turnkey power, and how managed services like Notch8’s HykuUP can simplify your path forward. Perfect for libraries and digital scholarship teams exploring open-source repository solutions.]]></description><link>https://www.notch8.com/post/understanding-hyku-vs-hyrax-what-academic-institutions-should-know-before-choosing-a-digital-reposi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688d0531703020ba46def7a0</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 18:35:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b358ea_f6dfefd7873449ed8c631b56615e28a2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Eitan Steinberg-Tatman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Self-Hosting vs Managed Repositories: Hyrax, Hyku, and HykuUP Explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[This post compares Samvera Hyrax and Hyku, explores the trade-offs of hosting models, and highlights how Notch8’s hykuUP offers a fully managed Hyku solution ideal for institutions without in-house tech teams. Learn how to align your digital repository strategy with your team’s capacity and goals.]]></description><link>https://www.notch8.com/post/self-hosting-vs-managed-repositories-hyrax-hyku-and-hykuup-explained</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688cfc307ae5e5096a91813f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 18:18:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b358ea_fe241aa1253645eaabf8e2094c1d8ba0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_732,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Eitan Steinberg-Tatman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Key Takeaways From the Open Repository Conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our team attended Open Repository 2025 at University of Chicago and gained crucial insights: the code we write democratizes knowledge as a human right, AI is revolutionizing discovery interfaces while creating new challenges like bot traffic surging to 80% of web activity, and we must balance customization with long-term sustainability. These insights remind us we're building infrastructure that serves researchers and preserves knowledge for future generations.]]></description><link>https://www.notch8.com/post/3-key-takeaways-from-the-open-repository-conference</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688ba6778ab480cad1879444</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 17:36:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b358ea_eedd9c8596664bfc838ba5aab970ed1b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_778,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Eitan Steinberg-Tatman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Makes React Native a Versatile Business Solution?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Choosing the Right Framework for Your Business’s Mobile App: Why React Native Stands Out ================================================...]]></description><link>https://www.notch8.com/post/what-makes-react-native-a-versatile-business-solution</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684c978888bdb614ca7b357b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 21:30:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/34ea9c8b307142318556706b9f298f13.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kevin Kochanksi</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating Cert-Manager Upgrades in Our Kubernetes Clusters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Upgrading our Kubernetes clusters and the associated tooling like cert-manager requires a careful approach to avoid disruptions and...]]></description><link>https://www.notch8.com/post/upgrading-kubernetes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68431f5c86515cbded9afff0</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_e107cf4ee66a43feae2e57c7abde32a8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>April Rieger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Containerizing Your Applications With Docker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Docker and Kubernetes are pathways to more efficient development cycles and smoother, more reliable deployment for your application....]]></description><link>https://www.notch8.com/post/containerizing-your-applications-with-docker</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684c5e125a220fb240521059</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2023 17:24:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_4e6fd7f022c4422a85d4de58cb28ffec~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kevin Kochanksi</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diving Into Open Source Software]]></title><description><![CDATA[Working with open source software and contributing to open source communities is something that the Notch8 team takes a lot of pride in....]]></description><link>https://www.notch8.com/post/diving-into-open-source-software</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684c927d88bdb614ca7b2952</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 22:07:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f3fa60_fbc6779272154599a42678af71bf0642~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kevin Kochanksi</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding the 404 Not Found Error: How to Customize Your Response]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is a 404 Error? The meaning of a 404 status error (according to Wikipedia) is: "The requested resource could not be found but may be...]]></description><link>https://www.notch8.com/post/custom-404-handling-in-a-blacklight-app</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684c941a5a220fb240529b6a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2021 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6d5ac319109445e498f70f96608c7250.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_890,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alisha Evans</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Globus Download in Hyrax]]></title><description><![CDATA[Globus Integration for Hyrax Globus  is a tool for transferring very large datasets. It has many advantages over older systems for...]]></description><link>https://www.notch8.com/post/globus-download-in-hyrax</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68435a973b8c630e155c0643</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2021 22:16:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec710b59c77d4b8f87c89c40d690cd18.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bess Sadler</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adding blacklight_advanced_search to Hyku]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was recently asked to add Blacklight Advanced Search to a Hyku app for the US Department of Transportation. It was a little tricky, so...]]></description><link>https://www.notch8.com/post/adding-blacklight_advanced_search-to-hyku</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684349e512c20558edd07d59</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2020 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_3bc0a742dcc54a698a440056823c715f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bess Sadler</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bug Hunting in Hyrax]]></title><description><![CDATA[I recently had to find a bug in a Hyrax application, and I thought it might be helpful if I documented the process. 1. 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