Beyond the Gallery Walls: Tools and Methods for Leading End-Users to Collections Information (25 Jun 2004)

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Beyond the Gallery Walls: Tools and Methods for Leading End-Users to Collections Information (25 Jun 2004)
Adherence to metadata standards, using controlled vocabularies and following best practices for descriptive cataloging, open up numerous possibilities for re-purposing data and increasing access to collections for diverse audiences with varying needs. Access to collections should be data-driven – ideally coming from a central repository, such as a collections management system, that is maintained by key information stakeholders in accordance with a set of accepted rules and practices. This model enables the institution to efficiently and effectively manage, maintain and preserve data over time.

Article URL: http://www.asis.org/Bulletin/Jun-04/coburn_baca.html

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