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Understanding Metadata Needs when Migrating DAMS

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This study identifies and explores metadata needs associated with migrating to a new Digital Asset Management System (DAMS). Drawing upon results from a 2014 survey, titled “Identifying Motivations for DAMS Migration: A Survey,” this paper analyzes survey questions related to metadata, interoperability, and digital preservation. Results indicate three distinct metadata needs for future system development, including support for multiple or all metadata schema, metadata reuse, and digital object identifiers. While some of these needs resemble long-standing conversations in the professional literature, others offer new areas for system development moving forward.

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Ayla Stein
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States
Santi Thompson
University of Houston Libraries, United States

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Stein, A., & Thompson, S. (2015). Understanding Metadata Needs when Migrating DAMS. International Conference on Dublin Core and Metadata Applications, 2015. https://doi.org/10.23106/dcmi.952137064

DOI : 10.23106/dcmi.952137064

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