How to Calculate an Appropriately Sized Funding Request
The budget is key to a grant application; it’s the last check to ensure everything is correct and your budget request aligns with the project scope.
7 Actions to Take for Museum Funding Readiness
Museum professionals can take a number of actions to prepare for funding opportunities; here is a game plan from a museum expert and consultant
Part 3: Create a Museum Digital Project Workflow that Works
This post on museum digital project workflows offers expert advice on how museum professionals can become confident workflow creators and managers.
Part 2: Create a Museum Digital Project Workflow that Works
To determine digital project workflow, project activities need to be defined, standards and specifications considered, and resources identified.
Part 3: How Much Will Museum Digital Projects Cost Me?
A museum digital project usually involves costs of training and education, increased personnel capacity, or working with a consultant
Part 1: How Much Will Museum Digital Projects Cost Me?
When planning a museum digital project, evaluate the tools and resources required to succeed; read for costs of digitization equipment and software
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.
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: 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
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
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.
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: 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: 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 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.
Digital Asset Management Systems Vs Collections Management Systems; Part 1
Collections management systems and digital asset management systems have similarities and meet similar needs; expert guidance on the differences
LAMs are More Alike Than Different: Physical vs Digital Nature of the Work
Assess digital collections and reallocate resources (time and CMS money) to ensure you’re delivering the best possible virtual collection experience
LAMs are More Alike Than Different: Precarious Labor
Library, archives, and museum staff know their work is essential, but fail to consistently translate this value; expert advice on getting through.
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.
How to Make Museum CMS Data Work for You
Mining museum CMS data helps you become more efficient and impactful, quantifying the value of activities to see what is and isn’t working