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Wheels of change: Migrating platforms and streamlining workflows
Journal of Digital Media Management,
8
(2),
125-137
(2019)
Abstract
The Revs Institute is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit museum, library and archive. This case study describes five large-scale changes made by the institution based on a strategic plan for its library and archive. One of the largest changes was deciding to streamline library workflows in order to bring one of the most resource-intensive projects, digitisation and the resulting digital library, from subsidised to self-sustaining. The other large-scale changes dealt with creating a more effective image sales system, enhancing library and archive visibility, promoting use of the collections, and connecting the library’s systems for ease of patron use. While this case study focuses on Revs, an automotivefocused institution, it is essentially about an institution strategising to enhance its overall sustainability, self-sufficiency and visibility. The case study concludes that the best way for an institution to ensure its durability is to be as efficient, purpose-driven and user-focused as possible.
Keywords: digitisation; workflows; system migrations
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Author's Biography
Jessica Bright is the Associate Librarian at the Revs Institute. In this position, she coordinates the Revs Digital Library, overseeing the processing of image collections, digitisation, creation and review of original metadata, regular upload of content, preservation and tracking of the digital library. She received her MSILS degree from SUNY University at Buffalo.
Lindsay Mancuso is the Special Collections Coordinator at the Revs Institute, where she accessions, catalogues and coordinates the physical processing of archival collections; creates and installs special exhibitions and supplemental digital exhibits; and oversees several library interns. She earned her BA from the University of Florida and her MA in museum studies from Johns Hopkins University.
David Santiago is the Media Coordinator at the Revs Institute. He is responsible for the institutional photography and videography of Revs. He manages the social media accounts of Revs and creates graphic designs for various promotional materials. As a photography professional, he coordinates on in-house digitisation efforts and assists with other relevant library projects.
Nadia Taliceo is the Assistant Librarian at the Revs Institute, where she has worked for 15 years. As part of her duties, she catalogues books and other materials, submits name authority files to the Library of Congress through the Name Authority Cooperative programme and helps with the translation of museum materials from English to Italian. She earned her degree at the University of Milano.
