Hangout with the US-based AtoM users group - representatives from WorldBank, Dumbarton Oaks, and New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Center will be joining us
Introductions -
Jessica will introduce everyone by name and institution
It would be great if the four of you ladies could take turns telling a little bit about the size/type of institution you work for the way you are using AtoM (archival description management system, cataloging tool for digital items, both, etc.)
It would also be helpful to know some of the other systems you were considering in the run-up to selecting AtoM
Issues we would like to know more about from each of our guests perspectives:
The process of migration from your previous system to AtoM, or from no system to AtoM (importing EAD records, accession records, and making use of the physical storage features of AtoM)
IT resources/needs for implementing AtoM, ongoing maintenance, upgrades (Current level of IT support at your institution and how that has impacted your experience with AtoM)
Customization v. Sponsored Development
Experience with user support - using the AtoM Google Group, contacting AtoM directly
Features you wish it had for the U.S. archival context (MARC export, internal validator) and more about possible cost-sharing across repositories for sponsored development of those features
EAD3?
Hands-on AtoM Computer Lab.
Sample data and activities prepared (accession records and finding aids for importing and hand-entering in information).
Discussion evaluation criteria for the Nov.12th demos with TARO