[BCMA] Questions About Digitization Strategies and Plans

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Hi Brittany,

We have engage the Hatlie Group of Alberta to conduct Digitization Strategy, Phase 1: Needs Assessment. We anticipate this will be a comprehensive multi-year project that explores all aspects of operation, including administration, marketing, collections, archives, programming, gallery space, and mobilizing history utilizing digital tools. While the scope of your project may be more specific, feel free to contact me to hear about our experience so far.
Thank you / way̓ limləmt,
Linda
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Hi everyone,

The Golden Museum and Archives has been working on digitizing our archival collection for public access. After some research and discussions between the staff and the board, we have decided to explore the idea of creating a Digitization Strategy that will help us determine strategic goals, purposes, and procedures for the digitization process.

Currently we are trying to decide whether it this process should be done in house with the current staff and board of directors, or contract it out to someone with a little more experience. The Golden Museum only has a single full-time worker and a single part-time worker, other than summer students, so time constraints may be an issue to consider.

Has anyone done a Digitization Strategy before that has any tips on where to begin, or an estimate of how long it may take? Has anyone used a consultant or contractor for this type of project that they can recommend?

Any information or help would be greatly appreciated.
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Brittany Newman    (She/Her)        Executive Director
Golden Museum and Archives
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