mcn 2013 museum digital asset management and aggregation survey
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Presentation on initial findings from the 2013 Museum Digital Asset Management and Aggregation SurveyTRANSCRIPT
Museum Digital Asset Management and Aggregation Research Project Scott Sayre Sandbox Studios
Museum Digital Asset Management and Aggregation
Research ProjectScott Sayre, Sandbox Studios
November 21, 2013
Museum Digital Asset Management and Aggregation Research Project Scott Sayre Sandbox Studios
GoalsGoals
• To better understand the current internal and external landscape of museum digital asset management.
• Identify interest, opportunities and issues related to participating in public facing aggregation projects.
• Understand how ARTstor can better serve the museum community through it’s tools and services.
Museum Digital Asset Management and Aggregation Research Project Scott Sayre Sandbox Studios
MethodologyMethodology
• Conducted in-person and phone interviews with 8 cultural organizations.• Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum• Dallas Museum of Art• International Center for Photography• Minnesota Historical Society• Minnesota Digital Library• Peabody Essex Museum• Terra Foundation for American Art• Walker Art Center
• Conduct online survey of museum field
Museum Digital Asset Management and Aggregation Research Project Scott Sayre Sandbox Studios
Survey Respondents – type of museum (n= 189 full)Survey Respondents – type of museum (n= 189 full)
Museum Digital Asset Management and Aggregation Research Project Scott Sayre Sandbox Studios
Size of Museum - full-time staffSize of Museum - full-time staff
Museum Digital Asset Management and Aggregation Research Project Scott Sayre Sandbox Studios
Survey Respondent PositionsSurvey Respondent Positions
Museum Digital Asset Management and Aggregation Research Project Scott Sayre Sandbox Studios
Findings
Digital Asset Management
Findings
Digital Asset Management
Museum Digital Asset Management and Aggregation Research Project Scott Sayre Sandbox Studios
Finding 1
Most surveyed museums have or are actively pursuing a digital asset management solution.
Finding 1
Most surveyed museums have or are actively pursuing a digital asset management solution.
Museum Digital Asset Management and Aggregation Research Project Scott Sayre Sandbox Studios
Finding 2
Survey respondents see management of collections photography to be of primary importance.
Finding 2
Survey respondents see management of collections photography to be of primary importance.
Top Departments1.Collections2.Imaging3.Visual resources4.Curatorial5.Exhibits
Top Media Types1.Photography2.Video3.Text
Museum Digital Asset Management and Aggregation Research Project Scott Sayre Sandbox Studios
Finding 2
Other museum departments and media types were seen as a lower priority.
Finding 2
Other museum departments and media types were seen as a lower priority.
Other Departments9. Education10. New Media11. Public Relations12. Events13. Administration
Other Media Types4. Audio5. Graphics6. Design documents
Museum Digital Asset Management and Aggregation Research Project Scott Sayre Sandbox Studios
Finding 3
Most important features of DAMS for museums are:
1. Controlled, multi-level access2. Derivative asset generation and management3. Public access options
Finding 3
Most important features of DAMS for museums are:
1. Controlled, multi-level access2. Derivative asset generation and management3. Public access options
Museum Digital Asset Management and Aggregation Research Project Scott Sayre Sandbox Studios
Finding 4
Greatest perceived benefits of DAMS in museums are:
1. Centralized storage 2. Preservation 3. Reducing redundancy4. Controlled access5. Managing rights
Finding 4
Greatest perceived benefits of DAMS in museums are:
1. Centralized storage 2. Preservation 3. Reducing redundancy4. Controlled access5. Managing rights
Museum Digital Asset Management and Aggregation Research Project Scott Sayre Sandbox Studios
Finding 5
DAMS adoption can fail if not scoped properly for the institution and application.
1. Large enterprise level DAMS can be too complex for museums. 2. Simple, targeted applications are the most
likely to succeed.
Finding 5
DAMS adoption can fail if not scoped properly for the institution and application.
1. Large enterprise level DAMS can be too complex for museums. 2. Simple, targeted applications are the most
likely to succeed.
Museum Digital Asset Management and Aggregation Research Project Scott Sayre Sandbox Studios
Finding 6
The majority of museums are using a wide range of uncontrolled cloud-based, third- party solutions to share media internally and externally.
(e.g. Dropbox, Google Drive...)
Finding 6
The majority of museums are using a wide range of uncontrolled cloud-based, third- party solutions to share media internally and externally.
(e.g. Dropbox, Google Drive...)
Museum Digital Asset Management and Aggregation Research Project Scott Sayre Sandbox Studios
Finding 7
Many museums now how specialized positions focusing on the digital asset management issue, including,
• Digital asset management specialists• Visual resource specialists• Metadata specialists
Finding 7
Many museums now how specialized positions focusing on the digital asset management issue, including,
• Digital asset management specialists• Visual resource specialists• Metadata specialists
Museum Digital Asset Management and Aggregation Research Project Scott Sayre Sandbox Studios
Findings
Digital AssetAggregation Projects
(e.g. Digital Public Library (DPA), Google Art Project, Flickr Commons, Library of Congress, Artsy, etc.)
Findings
Digital AssetAggregation Projects
(e.g. Digital Public Library (DPA), Google Art Project, Flickr Commons, Library of Congress, Artsy, etc.)
Museum Digital Asset Management and Aggregation Research Project Scott Sayre Sandbox Studios
Finding 9The majority of museums are very interested in participating in large external aggregation projects.
Finding 9The majority of museums are very interested in participating in large external aggregation projects.
Museum Digital Asset Management and Aggregation Research Project Scott Sayre Sandbox Studios
Finding 10
Museums interest in participating in external aggregation projects is primarily based on:
1. Fulfills online access goals 2. Projects intended audience3. Ease of participation
Finding 10
Museums interest in participating in external aggregation projects is primarily based on:
1. Fulfills online access goals 2. Projects intended audience3. Ease of participation
Museum Digital Asset Management and Aggregation Research Project Scott Sayre Sandbox Studios
Finding 11
Greatest obstacles to participation in external aggregation projects are:
1. Time and capacity2. Copyright issues
Tied for number 3• Metadata requirements• Ease of exporting data• Potential dilution of brand• Locating images
Finding 11
Greatest obstacles to participation in external aggregation projects are:
1. Time and capacity2. Copyright issues
Tied for number 3• Metadata requirements• Ease of exporting data• Potential dilution of brand• Locating images
Museum Digital Asset Management and Aggregation Research Project Scott Sayre Sandbox Studios
Finding 12
Museums adopting a more open definition of fair use and public sharing of digital assets.
Finding 12
Museums adopting a more open definition of fair use and public sharing of digital assets.
Museum Digital Asset Management and Aggregation Research Project Scott Sayre Sandbox Studios
One more interesting finding
Bandwidth is still an issue.
One more interesting finding
Bandwidth is still an issue.
Museum Digital Asset Management and Aggregation Research Project Scott Sayre Sandbox Studios
Conclusions
• Digital asset management is finally gaining traction• Much work remains on successful implementation strategies.• More focus is needed on peripheral media assets.
Conclusions
• Digital asset management is finally gaining traction• Much work remains on successful implementation strategies.• More focus is needed on peripheral media assets.
Museum Digital Asset Management and Aggregation Research Project Scott Sayre Sandbox Studios
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There’s much more…
Access full results @sandboxstudios.org/2013DAMS
Add your comments by contacting:
[email protected]@zbartrout