Leveraging Digital Tools to Promote Access to Collections
Leveraging Digital Tools to Promote Access to Collections
Event Details
Museums, historic houses, and living history sites seek innovative ways to expand outreach while connecting audiences to their collections. This was especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic years. This webinar explores how the McFaddin-Ward House Museum in Beaumont, Texas leveraged digital tools during the pandemic and beyond when the historic house was closed to the public for extensive restoration work. Victoria Tamez, curator of collections, and Rayanna Hoeft, previous Director of Educational programming, detail their project management processes, the digital tools and platforms used for projects, and ongoing uses at this museum. Todd Hoeft, Managing Partner at PrimeSite Web Solutions, and Dan Rael, Co-Founder of CatalogIt, discuss the development of a virtual tour system for the McFaddin-Ward House utilizing CatalogIt’s API.
Attendees Will:
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Learn about the project management processes implemented by the McFaddin-Ward House Museum team to execute digital initiatives effectively
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Discuss best practices for integrating digital tools and platforms into cultural heritage education efforts, balancing traditional methods with innovative approaches for audience engagement
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Identify potential opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing among cultural institutions seeking to enhance their outreach efforts through digital means, inspired by the experiences of the McFaddin-Ward House Museum
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Gain insight into the digital tools and platforms utilized by the museum for various projects, including their selection criteria, implementation strategies, and outcomes
