Background and Mission
The Digital Asset Management System (DAMS) provides an accessible database to the University Communications staff and CSUs for image retrieval, curation, and long-term preservation. The DAMS enhances productivity and maintains brand identity for the university as more digital assets are generated... (Read More)
FAQ
General Protocol
- About Portfolio
- Upload Process
- Search Process
- Download Process
- How-to User Guide PowerPoints
- DAMS Roles and Responsibilities
- Copyright Policy
- How to Request Archival Images from the Briscoe
- Tips and Tricks
- How to edit more than one asset
- How to batch convert images
- How to use a gallery
- Can't find what you're looking for?
Cataloging
- Database
- Example Cataloging Workflow
- Manual
- About Dublin Core
- Cataloging by Data Field
- Descriptive Metadata
- Technical Metadata
- 13_dc.Format:Container
- 14_dc.Format:Alignment
- For audio only
- 18_dc.Format:AudioSamplingFrequency [Audio only]
- 19_dc.Format:Duration [Video and audio only]
- Administrative Metadata
- 16_dc.Description:DigSpecsModelName [Photograph/video only]
- 17_dc.Description:LastUsed
- Keywords
- IPTC Mappings
- Bare Minimum Metadata Requirements
- Resources
- Appraisal Workflow
Preservation Plan
- Metadata Preservation
- MD5 Checksums
- Retention schedule
- Contact Information for Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
- Policy with Briscoe CAH
Emergency Procedures
- Security Information
- Communication Tools
- Walter Webb Hall Emergency Exit Procedure
- Staff Contact Info
- University Policy Office Website and Handbook of Operating Procedures