The DAM for GLAMP Masterclass Series

Registration for this series includes access to all sessions to view live and watch again on demand.

The course leaders introduce their sessions and lay out the key learning outcomes.
 

Session 1: Navigating the DAM for GLAMP Technology Landscape
Session Leader: Jarrod Gingras, Managing Director & Analyst at Real Story Group
Wednesday October 22, 2025
8AM PDT / 11AM EDT / 4PM BST / 5PM CEST

The session will help participants to:

• Develop an understanding of the unique DAM technology landscape specific to cultural heritage institutions
• Critically evaluate different DAM platforms and their suitability for various GLAM contexts
• Identify key technological features essential for effective digital collections management
• Understand integration strategies between DAM systems and existing institutional infrastructure
• Recognize emerging technologies and their potential impact on digital asset preservation and access

Session 2: Artificial Intelligence in Cultural Heritage
Session Leader: Jaron Ghani, Founder & Innovation Director at Numiko
Thursday October 23, 2025
8AM PDT / 11AM EDT / 4PM BST / 5PM CEST

• Fundamental AI technologies in cultural heritage contexts
• Computer vision for artifact identification, classification, and condition assessment
• Natural language processing for historical text analysis and translation
• Machine learning approaches to restoration, reconstruction, and provenance research
• AI-powered interactive exhibitions and public engagement platforms
• Digital preservation standards and metadata enrichment through AI
• Ethical frameworks for AI application to indigenous and sacred cultural materials

Session 3: Managing and Archiving Audio and Video
Session Leader: Stefan Elnabli, Digital Asset Manager at Obama Foundation
Wednesday October 29, 2025
8AM PDT / 11AM EDT / 3PM GMT / 4PM CET

• What is AV: Physical vs. Digital Formats
• AV Digital Preservation Principles/Theory
• Anatomy of an AV file
• AV Metadata
• AV Archiving/Preservation in Practice (Methods/Tools/Resources)

Session 4: Digital Preservation Fundamentals
Session Leader: Alex Kron, Terentia and Digital Preservation Expert and Lecturer
Thursday October 30, 2025
8AM PDT / 11AM EDT / 3PM GMT / 4PM CET

• The Importance of Digital Preservation and Key Challenges
  o Defining Digital Preservation
  o Why Digital Preservation Matters
  o Threats to Digital Collections
   
• Storage Strategies & Preservation Planning
  o Defining Digital Preservation
  o Why Digital Preservation Matters
  o Threats to Digital Collections
   
• File Format Considerations
  o Characteristics of Preservation-Friendly Formats
  o Commonly Recommended File Formats
   
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation Strategies
  o Identifying Risks
  o Mitigation Tactics
   
• Practical Preservation Workflows
  o Step-by-Step Workflow for Preservation 
  o Tools & Standards for Digital Preservation

Session 5: Rights Management in the Digital Age
Session Leader: Eva Soos, Manager of Imaging and Rights at The Morgan Library & Museum
Wednesday November 5, 2025
7AM PST / 10AM EST / 3PM GMT / 4PM CET

• Copyright considerations for digital collections
• Rights management workflows
• Licensing and permission frameworks
• International rights considerations
• Creative Commons and open licensing

Session 6: Details To Be Announced
Thursday November 6, 2025
7AM PST / 10AM EST / 3PM GMT / 4PM CET