Funders look for a compelling story, proof of concept, clearly defined activities and costs, what else you’ve done, and reference to best practices
What Funders Look for in Museum CMS Projects
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Determine How to Most Effectively Get New Data into the Museum CMS
Understanding your options for how to get new data into your museum CMS is an important foundational element to your success.
You and Your First Museum CMS: What to Do First
Get to know your new CMS; museum expert describes the three top priorities for establishing a successful foundation for collections management
How to Batch Process Cataloging Museum Objects
Creating a batch process for cataloging vast swaths of the collection saves hours multiplied exponentially by the number of object records we create.
Museum Digital Projects: Elements to Include
Museum digital project planning should include who, what, why, when and how questions; advice for project managers
Museum Digital Projects: Order of Operations
Digital museum projects are expensive; it’s important to allow time to consider project setup, elements, and needs. Typical questions; best practices
Museum Digital Projects: Pre-Project Evaluation
Museum digital pre-project evaluation is an excellent approach to intentional work—setting you and the collections up for a more successful result.
Ready to Read: Museum Digital Projects and You. Where to Begin?
Book from museum expert guides professionals through strategic and logistical aspects of museum digital projects, including best practices
Applying DEI to Museum Collection Development — Part 1
As museums integrate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives into programs it’s important to apply a DEI lens to collecting practices.
Museum Digital File Preservation: File Access
Basics of maintaining digital file integrity and access, tips for how museum staff can protect and preserve museum digital files.
Museum Digital File Preservation: File Integrity
Museum expert primer on digital file integrity and how the museum can help to ensure museum digital files are as healthy and whole as possible.
3 Things to Consider When Purchasing Museum Digitization Equipment
There are three things to consider before making a digitization equipment purchase: fit, time, and budget; tips from a museum expert.
Museum Digital Project Consultant: Training
Training is critical to a successful digital project and is where using a consultant can yield a high Return on Investment (ROI).
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