Introduction to Tate and Jacob Weber's Role
Tate, a family of four UK-based art museums, houses British works from the 16th century to contemporary art. Jacob Weber, the Collections Systems Manager, oversees Tate's Collections Information Service (CIS) and leverages technology to enhance collections management processes.
Utilizing TMS for Workflow Enhancement
Jacob's upcoming presentation at CI 2023 focuses on how Tate leveraged TMS to enhance its paper conservation department workflows. Through the use of FlexFields, Tate explored process-specific data entry points, workflow logic, and alert systems within TMS to transform collection management processes.
Jacob Weber's Museum Career Trajectory
Jacob's journey into the museum field started with a History degree and a traineeship in museums. Joining Tate in 2016, he has progressed from Collections Database Officer to his current role, continually expanding his skills and expertise in collections data management.
Key Advice and Values at Tate
Jacob emphasizes maximizing the use of data and information recorded in collections management. Tate's core values of being Open and Bold align with their mission, driving them to confront contemporary issues and challenge existing beliefs.
TMS in Daily Tasks and Workflows
Data cleaning is a crucial aspect of Jacob's daily tasks at Tate, with features like Object Packages and Alerts in TMS aiding in this process. Alerts notify the team of missing data, while Object Packages help track information that needs verification, streamlining data cleaning efforts.
Engaging Projects and TMS Integration
Jacob finds projects that involve creating innovative solutions particularly engaging. One noteworthy project at Tate involved integrating TMS with their digital preservation system, where metadata from digital files of artworks is securely stored, visible, and searchable through TMS.
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