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Figuring out a Museum DAMS Solution When You Only Have a CMS
If your museum has a CMS but not a DAMS (and no budget for a DAMS) there are a few ways you can creatively construct a “for now” DAMS solution.
The Neuromyth of Right-Brain/Left-Brain People
As special librarians who provide training, it is our job to use reputable sources and research-based practices rather than perpetuating neuromyths.
Preserving the Usability of Digital Records
Archival digital records have 3 levels of usability that build on each other; as an organization matures archivists can aim to achieve higher levels.
KM Component 31 – Conferencing and Telepresence
Virtual teams, including those focused on knowledge exchange, are widespread. There are many effective virtual channels for knowledge sharing.
The Evolution and Overlap of Museum DAMS and CMS
There are differences and overlaps between a museum DAMS and CMS, and how they’ve evolved their cross-functionality to address real-world needs.
Documenting Family Medicine, From Word to The Web
ArchivEra was chosen by their solo archivist as the best archival collections management system for the Center for the History of Family Medicine
Digitization and Digital Preservation in Heritage Organizations
Any heritage organization considering a digitization project must also create digital preservation strategies for their newly digitized materials.
KM Component 30 – Team Spaces
Team spaces are collaborative workspaces designed for teams to share documents, libraries, schedules, files and other building blocks of knowledge.
Does Your Museum Need a DAMS?
Museum digital files are assets museum staff use to care for, manage, and represent the physical collection. Using a DAMS is an important investment.
Archival Responsibilities
Archivists use many techniques to manage, control, and use their information assets, working to gather, process, store, access, use, share, preserve.
KM Component 29 – Intranets
An organizational intranet is a key part of a knowledge management program; knowledge managers should be sure to leverage the intranet for KM purposes.
Ray Harryhausen | Titan of Cinema: Reminiscing with Fantastical Creatures from Childhood
The final post in a series on the Harryhausen Titan of Cinema Experience analyzing the specific pivot to an online virtual exhibition during COVID.
Interview with the Editors: Economic Considerations for Libraries, Archives, and Museums
Librarians, archivists and museum professionals can learn and improve our organizations by seeing good practices LAM colleagues are developing.
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