Session description
This 60-minute online briefing session will give attendees an introduction to what the Museum Data Service (MDS) is and how to join. The session will describe:
- The different types of data available on the MDS (Explore collections and Object search).
- Adding collection overviews
- Expressing an interest in adding object data
- An overview of the joining process, including:
- a description of the process; from expressing an interest to publishing live data
- a breakdown on the tasks done by the joining museum and the tasks done by MDS
- considerations when deciding how much data to add to the MDS
- how data added to the MDS can be used
An introductory video is available here, if you’d like to watch before joining the session.
Who is this session for?
This session is for anyone wishing to get a better overview of what the MDS is and how to start the process of joining. It will be led by Arran Rees, Museum Data Manager.
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