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Introduction

Bagger is a graphical user interface that can package files using the Library of Congress BagIt File Packaging Format. Use Bagger when you prefer not to use a command line interface.

This document includes instructions for Windows and Mac.

Bagger requires Java. Instructions for Java are included in this document.

Using Bagger

Create a submission package after any applicable service copies have been reviewed and approved. Once folders are organized according to the packaging standard use Bagger to create a submission package.

Java

Before installing Bagger check the computer’s Java Runtime Environment.

Windows

Confirm Java is installed

  • Navigate to Control Panel.
  • Double-click on Java to open the Java Control Panel.
  • Select the Java tab and then select the View button.
  • Check that a Java Product and Path are displayed.

Confirm JAVA_HOME variable is set

  • Navigate to Control Panel.
  • Select System and then select the Advanced tab.
  • Select the Environment Variables button.
  • Scroll through System variables to find JAVA_HOME.

Create JAVA_HOME variable if not defined and Java is installed

  • Select the New button below System variables.
  • Type JAVA_HOME in the Variable name field.
  • Type the path to the Java folder in the Variable value field.
    • The Java folder has a name like jre followed by a number. This is the folder above the bin and lib folders in the Java package.
  • Select OK to save and close.
  • Scroll through System variables to find JAVA_HOME.

Install Java

  • Navigate to Java download page from a web browser.
  • Select a Windows software download.
  • Select Save. Save to an easy to find location.
  • Find and select the saved file.
  • Select Install.
  • Uncheck options to install additional software programs.
  • Select Next.
  • Select Close when the process is complete.
  • Complete the steps from Confirm Java is installed through Create JAVA_HOME as needed.

Install Bagger

  • Download the Latest release from Library of Congress.
  • Unzip the package to a location where you store programs on your computer.
  • Note the location. Create a shortcut to \bagger-2.x\bin\bagger.bat, alternatively.

Run Bagger

  • Navigate to the location where Bagger is unzipped. \bagger-2.x\bin\bagger.bat.
  • Double-click bagger.bat
    OR
  • Double-click bagger shortcut.
  • See Bagging Files to create packages.

Mac

Confirm Java is installed

  • Navigate to System Preferences.
  • Select Java. Java Control Panel will open in a new window.
  • Select the Java tab. Select the View button.
  • Check that a Java Product and Path are displayed.

Install Java

  • Navigate to Java download page from a web browser.
  • Select a Mac software download.
  • Select Save. Save to an easy to find location.
  • Find and select the saved file.
  • Select Install.
  • Uncheck options to install additional software programs.
  • Select Next.
  • Select Close when the process is complete.
  • Complete the steps from Confirm Java is installed.

Install Bagger

  • Download the Latest release from Library of Congress.
  • Unzip the package to Applications.
  • Create an alias to \bagger-2.x\bin\bagger and move it to a convenient location, if preferred.

Run Bagger

  • Navigate to the location where Bagger is unzipped. \bagger-2.x\bin\bagger..
  • Double-click bagger.
    OR
  • Double-click bagger alias.
  • See Bagging Files to create packages.