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 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.
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.
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.
Ray Harryhausen | Titan of Cinema: How the Archives Enrich Virtual Exhibit Storytelling
The third post in a series on the Harryhausen Titan of Cinema Experience analyzing the specific pivot to an online virtual exhibition during COVID
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.
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
Cultivating a Cultural Community; The Exploration Place & Argus
The Exploration Place in British Columbia uses the Argus CMS to support a wide variety of collections and requirements, building a cultural community
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.
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
Museum Forecast 2021
If museums can just financially-survive COVID-19 there is a tremendous opportunity to get incredible digital collections management platforms.
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.
LAMs are More Alike Than Different: Generational Change
Priorities in LAMs committed to inclusivity include creating demographically appropriate content and spaces with input from those demographics
CMS Data Can Prove the Value of Collection Work
A museum’s digital presence is just as important as its physical presence; we need to start using our CMS data when we speak about collection value.
You Need to Pay Attention to This Museum CMS Data
Definition of museum Collections Management System (CMS) data, outlines how to find CMS data and highlight the data that provides the best insights.
The Benefits of a Discoverable CMS
Digital museum SEO is a continual practice; investing in and maintaining good SEO should be incorporated into routine maintenance of your museum CMS.
How to Test and Improve the SEO of Your Museum CMS
This post describes how to effectively test the SEO of a museum CMS and offers 5 methods for how to get a jump start on improving it.
SEO and the Discoverable Museum CMS
Search engine optimization (SEO) expands the reach of a museum CMS to make collections widely discoverable.
A Multimedia Museum CMS Supports User Experience Best Practices
The ability to upload, publish, and engage with multimedia files within the museum CMS is critical to meeting user experience (UX) best practices