Include these Museum Digitization Standards in Your Next Project
Digitization standards for file resolution and formats should be intentionally thought of and committed to prior to any museum digitization project.
Considering Museum Digitization Tools by Item Type
Before a museum collections digitization project, assess what types of items you have and therefore, what digitization tools you need.
Ray Harryhausen | Titan of Cinema: The Translation from Physical to Virtual
The second post in a series on the Harryhausen Titan of Cinema Experience analyzing the specific pivot to an online virtual exhibition during COVID
Ray Harryhausen | Titan of Cinema Virtual Exhibition Experience
The first post in a miniseries on the Harryhausen Titan of Cinema Experience analyzing the specific pivot to an online virtual exhibition during COVID
The Top 3 Museum Digital Project Strategies That Lead to Success
There are 3 project management strategic areas critical to the success of any museum digital project: accountability, communication, and flexibility.
How to Establish Museum Digital Project Core Areas
This post offers detailed museum digital project creation guidance on the who, what, when, why, and how components that lead to project success.
A Thoughtful Approach to Museum Digital Project Creation
Most museum collection workers have no experience in project management; but digital projects must include basic project management principles
The 4 Most Important Museum Digital Project Components
Museum digital projects should always include definitions of these four components: objectives, stakeholders, resources, deliverables
How COVID Has Changed Museum Digital Projects Forever
During COVID-19, museum digital projects evolved to absolutely and urgently required, high priority, the only activity staff could perform remotely.
The Difference Between Museum Digital Programs and Projects
Attention to museum digital programs has surged due to the COVID-19 global pandemic; there are important differences between programs and projects
TrendsWatch 2021: Strategic Foresight
The sixth in a series of 6 posts from Rachael Cristine Woody analyzing the elements of AAM’s Center for the Future of Museums TrendsWatch Report 2021
TrendsWatch 2021: COVID on Campus
The fifth in a series of 6 posts from Rachael Cristine Woody analyzing the elements of AAM’s Center for the Future of Museums TrendsWatch Report 2021
TrendsWatch 2021: Who Gets Left Behind?
The fourth in a series of 6 posts from Rachael Cristine Woody analyzing the elements of AAM’s Center for the Future of Museums TrendsWatch Report 2021
TrendsWatch 2021: Digital Awakening
The third in a series of 6 posts from Rachael Cristine Woody analyzing the elements of AAM’s Center for the Future of Museums TrendsWatch Report 2021
TrendsWatch 2021: Closing the Gap
The second in a series of 6 posts from Rachael Cristine Woody analyzing the elements of AAM’s Center for the Future of Museums TrendsWatch Report 2021
TrendsWatch 2021: Navigating a Disrupted Future
The first in a series of 6 posts from Rachael Cristine Woody analyzing the elements of AAM’s Center for the Future of Museums TrendsWatch Report 2021
How to Make Your Museum Grants Search More Efficient
Museum staff should build efficiencies into grants searching; a few minutes setting alerts and outlining project specs frees time for collections work.
Where are the Best Places to Find Museum Grants? Part 2
Museum professionals new to grants may not know how to find the right grant for their museum; 3 of 6 go-to places to search, from a museum grants expert
Where are the Best Places to Find Museum Grants? Part 1
Museum professionals new to grants may not know how to find the right grant for their museum; six go-to places to search, from a museum grants expert
The First 3 Things to Do if You’re New to Museum Grants
LAM grant application can be challenging but there are proven practices and resources that give you a better chance of success; expert advice
Museum Forecast 2021
If museums can just financially-survive COVID-19 there is a tremendous opportunity to get incredible digital collections management platforms.
Revisiting 2020’s Museum Issues; Some Progress
Museums face challenges in DEAI, grant funding, and ethical labor practices. COVID-19 helped push elements of these priorities to the forefront.
The CMS: What’s Essential, What’s Hackable, and What Does It Cost?
Museum Collections Management System (CMS) choices depend on your end goal, what tools you need to get there, and how big your budget is.
The Essentials for a Discoverable CMS
Digital museum collections work and the CMS tools we use are more essential now than ever; this will likely remain true post-pandemic.
Digital Asset Management Systems Vs Collections Management Systems; Part 2
DAMS and CMS platforms have similar functionality, but there are differences in how well those work and whether they meet museum requirements.