Hi Steven,

As I recall, this evaluation matrix was posted to the list awhile back - I
think by Ashley Blewer?? Although focused more on IRs, it's pretty
comprehensive, and I think asks some good questions: https://docs.
google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cXOug3qM0pNNeD_wssiVEv9c0W1Y5I1VDTnSPTk7fb4/
edit#gid=0

Hope this helps, and good luck!

--Emily

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Emily Singley
Head Librarian, Systems & Applications, O'Neill Library
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Ave. | Chestnut Hill, MA 02467-3801
617-552-2918
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On Mon, Mar 26, 2018 at 1:51 AM, Kyle Banerjee <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

> Hi Steven,
>
> Even if you've been unable to identify a survey of the type you seek, many
> institutions trying to decide on a system build matrices to compare and
> contrast systems they consider viable so you might be able to obtain a few
> of those directly from institutions that have gone through that process.
>
> Having said that, this is a heavyweight process that doesn't necessarily
> lead to superior results. What makes a system work is that it's designed to
> do what you need with the people and resources you h. Each DAM/repository
> is at its core best suited for something -- publishing platform, create
> exhibitions, community contributed research, manage multimedia, centrally
> managed images, records management system, etc. Likewise, each has built in
> assumptions of how staff, users, and other systems interact with it.
>
> Don't be afraid to look outside the library world for solutions. All kinds
> of industries have significant assets to manage and there are many options,
> some of which may work much better than the usual suspects.
>
> kyle
>
>
> On Fri, Mar 23, 2018 at 1:09 PM, Turner, Steven <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
>
> > Hi everyone - At The University of Alabama Libraries, we are currently in
> > the discussion phase of considering a new Digital Asset Management
> System.
> > Therefore, we are curious what other institutions use, and perhaps their
> > reasoning, and / or satisfaction with that tool. Also, if you’d like to
> > indicate public/private, it’d be appreciated. Answer as much or as little
> > as you like, I do not want to be a burden on already busy schedules and
> > workdays - if you want to just tell me the tool then that would be more
> > than enough info. I’m reading lots of articles on the topic at the
> moment,
> > and I haven’t seem much in terms of a comprehensive survey of
> institutions
> > and the tools they use, but lots of ‘a building body of evidence
> indicates
> > such-and such’ - I’d like to try and see more accurately what folks are
> > using.
> >
> > Thank you so much in advance, if you care to participate.
> >
> > Steven Turner.
> >
> >
> > Steven Turner, MLIS
> > Manager, Web Technologies and Development, Assistant Professor
> > University Libraries
> > The University of Alabama
> > 416 Gorgas Library | Box 870266, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0266
> > office 205-348-1638
> > [log in to unmask] | http://www.lib.ua.edu/
> >
> >
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> >
> >
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