An archival CMS migration requires clean data, a migration plan, and a team that understands relevant information technology and technical skills
Migrating Data into a Collections Management System
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Determining Data Standards for Collections Management Systems
Adhering to archival information and cataloging standards via organizational collections management policies makes daily activities more efficient
Cleaning and Mapping Data for Collections Management Systems
Archivists can use the implementation of a collections management system to improve data maintenance practices, making collections easier to access.
The Archives of the Future
The archives of the future will emphasize digitization, collaboration, and inclusiveness.
Acquisition and Appraisal for More Representative Archival Collections
Archivists must create strategies to build collections thoughtfully and actively, rather than being passive receivers of files of limited value.
Considering Collections Management System Costs
Selecting the best archival collections management system for your institution requires estimating all the costs involved, even the less obvious costs
Use Your Archival CMS to Enhance Description & Discovery
Archivists must select an archival collections management system compliant with the metadata schema used by their institution and holdings
Researching Collections Management System Options
After archivists develop requirements for an archival collections management system, they must research options and select the best fit for needs
Ready to Read: Digital Preservation Without Tears
Digital Preservation Without Tears is a useful introduction to digital preservation for archivists by consultant, expert, and author Margot Note
Webinar: Illuminating Collections Management Systems Requirements
Free webinar with tips from Margot Note on how to gather stakeholder input and build advocacy and engagement when selecting an archival CMS
Determining CMS Requirements
For an archival collections management system (CMS) to meet demands, it should be selected after a discovery period that builds a decision framework
Planning for your Archival CMS: Initial Steps
An archival CMS project should involve a team that meets regularly, decides on the purpose for the CMS, and examines internal processes and workflows
Gathering Stakeholders for Your CMS Project
Selecting an archival (CMS) depends on determining goals, objectives, and requirements which must be done by a diverse team of stakeholders
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