We are busy developing an exciting agenda for DAM and Museums 2024 so keep your eyes peeled for details. Register for the event to be the first to hear about new sessions and speakers!
In the meantime, check out the first 4 sessions confirmed:
The Role of History & the Corporate Archives at Levi Strauss & Co.
Join this session with Tracey Panek, Historian & Director of Archives, Levi Strauss & Co. to learn:
- How heritage is used at the 170-year-old iconic American brand.
- Who uses the archives & why?
- How the digital system facilitates this work.
Establishing Digital Preservation Standards Through the DAM to Enhance Global Accessibility
Successfully implementing the first ever enterprise-wide DAM at the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation:
- How we got started.
- The original goals – how they changed and evolved as the project developed.
- Where’s the organization going in terms of digital transformation and what’s next?
The DAM provides a solid foundation as a trusted source of information for the museum on the history of early America. The DAM is pivotal in helping to attract global interest. Join this session with Tracey Gulden, Media Collections Manager to review:
- The importance of honest and open communication with all stakeholders and partners.
- How we turned the challenges - time, people, resources – into opportunities.
- Why we had to be flexible and learn to pivot.
- The unknown factors which had an influence on the DAM and its development progress.
Aligning a Museum’s Digital Strategy with its Physical Transformation
Exploring, Engaging, and Empowering for a Better Tomorrow
Listen to the major transformation project undertaken at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History – how it started, where the project is now, and what’s left to complete, focusing key analysis on:
- The efforts to transform the digital strategy alongside the campus to include collections’ digitization, an expansion and reimagining of our educational content, and an institution-wide initiative to make sure the digital assets are managed and discoverable.
- 3D initiative – expanding the virtual options while launching a 3D scanning program for over five million objects.
- Grant funding to digitize and preserve the Non-Human Primate, Vertebrate Paleontology, Invertebrate Paleontology, and Paleobotany collections.
- The future: bringing collections and media online to extend the reach of the museum to a global audience; expand the exhibits through digital media to deepen the experience and understanding of the real-world exhibits.
Preserving Digital Assets: A Gap in the DAM Marketplace
This session with Amy Rudersdorf, Director, Consulting Operations, AVP will address the pressing issue faced by cultural heritage organizations in their pursuit of effective digital asset management and digital preservation.
Dive into the fundamental differences between DAM and digital preservation systems, emphasizing their distinct functionalities and where they overlap. The concept of "good enough" digital preservation will be explored, providing insight into practical strategies for organizations to navigate the digital landscape effectively.
Key takeaways:
- Gain a deeper understanding of how to clarify your risk tolerance.
- Request standards compliance.
- Collaboratively define an acceptable level of preservation within DAM systems.
- Learn more about a roadmap for organizations seeking to balance preservation and accessibility of their digital assets.