Choosing the right Digital Asset Management (DAM) system can be daunting for museums, libraries, archives, and other cultural heritage institutions. Your collections are unique, your metadata models are complex, and your preservation and access needs often differ sharply from those of commercial enterprises. Yet you still face the same core challenge: how to select a system that balances sustainability, usability, governance, and long-term value.
In this practical, vendor-independent session, Real Story Group’s Jarrod Gingras draws on two decades of independent technology evaluation experience to guide you through a proven, structured approach to selecting the right DAM for your organization’s mission. You’ll learn how to:
- Clarify and prioritize your institution’s distinctive DAM use cases
- Understand similarities and differences between enterprise and cultural heritage DAM solutions
- Avoid common pitfalls in RFPs and vendor demos
- Evaluate vendors objectively — beyond glossy marketing promises
Whether you’re replacing an aging repository or launching your first enterprise DAM, this session will equip you with the tools and frameworks to make an informed, confident choice.