[MCN-L] Sign up to host during the next Global Drinking About Museums event

[Koven Smith]

Hey, kids! Because the response to the last global all-day Drinking About
Museums event was so positive, we're doing one again on April 30th. We'll
start with virtual happy hours in New Zealand and 5pm local time and
gradually work our way across the globe, finally ending around 7pm Pacific
Time with meetups on the west coast.

We're looking for people to host virtual happy hours and will be holding
orientation sessions for new hosts *tomorrow* (April 23rd) if you're
interested. We're looking for folks interested in hosting (or just helping
out with) "local" events, accessible events, and non-alcoholic events. If
you're interested in helping out, please sign up at
https://www.drinkingaboutmuseums.com/page/volunteer/

As we start scheduling events in each time zone, you can find them at the
DAM events listing . Hope to
see you at one or more happy hours on the 30th!

Sincerely,
The Drinking About Museums Team

-- 
Koven J. Smith
Non-Profit Digital Strategy
https://kovenjsmith.com
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Re: [MCN-L] Is your Content Management System headless?

[Koven Smith]

Mark,

I haven't done any projects of the scale I suspect you're contemplating
using a headless CMS, but I have done a few smaller-scale projects using
Hugo with the Netlify and Forestry CMSes. Happy to talk about those, if
that would be helpful to you.

Koven

On Thu, Oct 31, 2019 at 4:00 PM Mark Stone  wrote:

> Hello MCN members!
>
> I'm interested to learn of anyone running a headless Content Management
> System (esp., "headless-first" rather than something like WordPress, for
> example).
>
> We've had a traditional CMS for quite some time, and we're looking to move
> onto a newer, cloud-based, headless CMS.
>
> If you are using a headless CMS, would you be willing to have a chat about
> your experience on it? Or maybe an email exchange?
>
>
> Thank you very much!
> Mark
>
>
> Mark Stone
>
> IT Project Manager | Collection & Content Management Systems
> J. Paul Getty Trust | 310.440.6847
>
>
> The J. Paul Getty Trust includes the Getty Conservation Institute, the
> Getty
> Foundation, the J. Paul Getty Museum, and the Getty Research Institute.
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[MCN-L] DSpace users out there?

[Koven Smith]

Hello! Is anyone out there managing their museum collections (particularly
collections involving media files) using DSpace? If so, I'd like to have a
brief conversation with you to talk about your experience. Feel free to
reply to me off-list. Thanks!

Koven

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[MCN-L] Wordpress member management

[Koven Smith]

Hello MCN hive mind! Wondering if anyone out there has experience with
using any of the major Wordpress membership plugins (upme, the WP
Membership plugin, or WP-CRM) for member management. If so, I'd like to
hear from you a bit about what's worked, what hasn't, etc. etc. Feel free
to reply to me off-list at koven[at]kineticmuseums.com if you'd prefer.
Thanks!

Koven

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[MCN-L] Embedding LCD screens in new walls?

[Koven Smith]

I tend to agree with previous posters--heat is your biggest problem with a
recessed mount like that, and if you don't account for it, you'll need to
access the device(s) a lot more often. In the Greek and Roman galleries at
the Met, we built out casework that swung out for easy access, but allowed
for passive air flow from bottom to top. You can (kind of) see them in this
image: http://bit.ly/165xWS9. Touch screens take so much abuse that I think
you need to work from the assumption that you'll be accessing them all the
time, whether to update the software or change out hardware or whatever.
Good luck!

Koven

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On Mon, Sep 16, 2013 at 9:40 AM, George Scharoun  wrote:

> Has anyone had experience burying an LCD display in a wall, so as to hide
> the frame and/or crop the image to a desired aspect ratio? Our curators and
> designers (not responsible for the well-being of the equipment) are keen on
> the idea, as it will no doubt give the exhibition a nice clean look.
> However as the technical producer, I feel very uncomfortable putting any
> piece of equipment someplace I can't get to it, i.e. behind taped and
> painted seams.  Even if you were guaranteed the equipment would have
> adequate ventilation, would you agree to install equipment without
> maintenance access?
>
> The question I'm often asked is, "will you need to get to it?" To which I
> respond, "I shouldn't, but I might." It's true, but it feels like a flimsy
> answer, so I'm curious to know how others have handled this situation, or
> how you would handle it.
>
> Thanks so much,
> George
>
> ??
>
> GEORGE SCHAROUN
> Technical Producer, Gallery Media
> Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
> gscharoun at mfa.org | 617-369-3512
> http://www.mfa.org
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[MCN-L] Sharing Ideas

[Koven Smith]

I think Russ highlights the real problem--there are a lot of good software
solutions out there for this sort of approach (I've had good luck with
Yammer in the past as well, but Ning, BuddyPress, Google Sites, or [if you
love doing things the hard way] SharePoint are also workable solutions),
but the hard part is keeping any given solution alive once you've
implemented it.

It's pretty typical that you'll see a big spike in usage when you first
launch, and then a rapid fall-off in activity after that. So make sure that
you've got a good group of power users ahead of time who are committed to
continue using the solution for a period of time to keep it going even when
most of your users have forgotten about it. Those power users can continue
to add content and make sure that you have a developing critical mass of
reasons for users to come back to the solution you've implemented later.

I somehow didn't know about Commons In a Box. Thanks for that, Bob!

Koven


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On Fri, Sep 13, 2013 at 7:41 AM, Phil Wilson  wrote:

> Our organization had done an in depth assessment of some of the top
> platforms and we have now implemented a Drupal 7-based community solution
> that is a general purpose Professionals' Networked Community (PNC)
> platform.
> I can send you a document that describes one iteration of the solution that
> is aimed at the Governance Risk Compliance (GRC) market. Another version is
> being built for museums and non-profits. The unique value proposition is
> that each community group that our clients decide on launching have their
> own set of web services as follows:
>
> 1. Posts
> 2. Q&A
> 3. Wiki's (knowledge management)
> 4. Polls
> 5. Articles (documents, videos, other files that are important to the
> community.) 6. Assets 7. Ideas 8. Events (Community calendar that is
> specific to the group)
>
> We will be also implementing the ability to have sub-groups of groups in
> the
> future which is very exciting for our customers.
>
> If these types of highly collaborative website solutions are of interest to
> you please contact me off-line and I can provide further details.
>
> Phil Wilson
> The Lost Arts Collaborative www.LostArtsNA.org and www.RuleSphere.com
>
> E-Mail: pdw001 at charter.net
> Phone: 1(978)456-8253
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu [mailto:mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu] On Behalf Of
> Stephanie Poisson
> Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 8:37 AM
> To: mcn-l at mcn.edu
> Subject: [MCN-L] Sharing Ideas
>
> Hello,
>
> We are planning to introduce a private social network to stimulate intern
> participation in the creation of different types of activities
> (exhibitions,
> events, screenings, conferences, etc.). The main goal of this network is to
> centralise and facilitate the sharing of ideas from within the Museum and
> to
> collaborate across department.
>
> All could propose concepts, ideas, partnerships, inspiring images, etc..,
> like a virtual creation meeting accessible to everyone at all times.
>
> We are looking for something user friendly where we could incorporate text,
> pictures, and videos.
>
> Did anyone implement this kind of platform?
>
> We are looking at Yanner, but if you have any other suggestions, I would be
> glad to hear from you.
>
> Thank you,
> St?phanie
>
> St?phanie Poisson
> Project Manager, Web and Multimedia
> McCORD MUSEUM
> 690 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal (Quebec) H3A 1E9
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[MCN-L] New position posting: Technology Program Manager at the Denver Art Museum

[Koven Smith]

Hey, kids! Come work with me at the Denver Art Museum. I have an opening
for a Technology Program Manager. Please see application instructions at
the bottom of this message. Address any additional inquiries to me at
ksmith at denverartmuseum.org. Thanks!

Koven

Position Purpose

The Technology Program Manager (TPM) has direct management responsibility
for projects and programs managed by the Technology Department. As part of
this responsibility, the TPM manages the department?s development team
(which includes the Lead Developer and the Data Architect) and is the
day-to-day project manager on project-based work undertaken by the
Department. The TPM works directly with the Manager of Technical Support to
execute both departmental and institutional strategic goals as determined
by the Director of Technology.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Management of the development team, which includes:

   - Oversight and task delegation of one full-time and one contract
   position;
   - Strategic planning and deployment of development team resources;
   - Coordination with the Manager of Technical Support to appropriately
   deploy resources across the department.

Management of project-based work for the department, which includes:

   - Maintenance and monitoring of DAM?s project management software
   (Pivotal Tracker and Basecamp);
   - Management of project scheduling;
   - Maintenance of project backlogs and management of technical debt
   accrued during project delivery;
   - Budgeting and resource planning.

Serve as the deputy Director of Technology, assuming overall management of
the department when the DoT is unavailable.

Day-to-day management of departmental projects, including, but not limited
to:

   - Planning and implementation of technical strategy for a new office
   complex;
   - Implementation of a new Intranet solution;
   - Rollout of new interpretive spaces for the Textiles collection;
   - Implementation and rollout of Google Apps for Education.

Job Qualifications

   - Excellent communication and writing skills, with the ability to break
   down complex concepts for non-technical staff members.
   - Excellent organizational abilities with attention to detail.
   - Excellent problem solving skills and decision making ability.
   - Ability to manage multiple parallel responsibilities and successfully
   prioritize between them.

Education or Formal Training

College degree in technology related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience

   - Three years of technology experience desired
   - Familiarity with non-profit practices, methodologies, and values
   (specific experience with museums is a plus).
   - Demonstrated project management experience and familiarity with
   specific technical project-management methodologies (waterfall, Scrum, XP,
   etc.).
   - Experience with project management software (we use Basecamp and
   Pivotal Tracker).
   - Familiarity with--and understanding of--common programming languages
   and software (Javascript, HTML, Python, SQL, etc.) and ability to make
   strategic choices based on that understanding.
   - Familiarity with common content-management tools (Wordpress, Drupal,
   Joomla, etc.).

Additional Information

This is a full-time position with benefits.   Posting closes on March 8,
2013. If you are interested in this position, please email your cover
letter and resume to:hrcoordinator at denverartmuseum.org  In the subject line
of your email, please list your name first followed by the position you are
interested in obtaining.

It is the policy of the Denver Art Museumto prohibit discrimination against
any person or organization based on age, race, sex, color, creed, religion,
national origin, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity,
gender expression, ancestry, marital status, gender, veteran status,
political service, affiliation or disability.
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[MCN-L] Shop and ticketing

[Koven Smith]

Jonathan,

I can't be too specific about what we're looking to do yet, since this
background research will help us to determine that. What I want to get a
sense of right now is for those who do have integrated solutions, what
they're using and what the scope of effort is/was to both implement and
maintain same. DAMS integration is probably the most nebulous piece of this
for me, so I'm just curious to see who (if anyone) is actually doing that
so I can have some formal examples to refer to.

K
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*
*
*Koven J. Smith*
Director of Technology

720-913-0136 office
917-727-2612 mobile
ksmith at denverartmuseum.org
twitter: 5easypieces

Denver Art Museum
100 W. 14th Avenue Parkway
Denver, CO 80204

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On Wed, Feb 6, 2013 at 7:20 PM, Jonathan Benoit <
Jonathan.Benoit at dartmouth.edu> wrote:

> Koven,
>
> Are you looking to integrate  a DAMS with ecommerce with a disparate
> system such as Blackbaud?
> Or just creating these ticketing, membership, shop assets within the DAMS
> for use online?
> Like Cristiano previously mentioned, the later should be available from
> DAMS vendors. It gets tricky when sharing this purchasing data back into a
> system such as Blackbaud. Some sort of push/pull mechanism and linked
> table/view would need to be developed.
>
> I'd like to hear if anyone is doing this. Definitely an interesting
> project to be involved with.
>
>
>
> On Feb 6, 2013, at 8:12 PM, Cristiano Bianchi 
> wrote:
>
> > Hi Koven, we designed and developed the National Galleries of Scotland
> website (http://www.nationalgalleries.org) to integrate all shop function
> into a single and unified basket, so online visitors can buy shop items,
> membership, tickets and even make donations through a single transaction.
> The website/shop manager may assign different 'product' categories to
> different departments, so that the shop then split these complex orders
> into single-department sub-orders: each department can fulfil their part
> (and automatically notify customers), while having an overview of the whole
> transaction and order to reconcile with the statements from the payment
> gateway (which is in this case PayPoint, but we have also integrated with
> Paypal, HSBC and Worldpay). This has been going for a good five years now.
> >
> > What's more, the shop is one of the modules of the overall Content
> Management System, so products can be linked from any part of the website,
> including from collections online and exhibitions, which may, for instance
> link to tickets, catalogues and reproductions. Links can be mutual, so you
> can connect from a shop item back to a collection object and more.
> >
> > The software to keep all of this together is our own Qi (
> http://www.keepthinking.it/qi).
> >
> > Best, Cristiano
> >
> > ---
> >
> > Cristiano Bianchi
> > Keepthinking
> >
> > 43 Clerkenwell Road
> > London EC1M 5RS
> > UK
> >
> > t. +44 20 7490 5337 (Office)
> >
> > c.bianchi at keepthinking.it
> > www.keepthinking.it
> >
> >
> > On 6 Feb 2013, at 23:48, Koven Smith  wrote:
> >
> >> Hey, MCN-ers! I'm looking for any concrete examples out there of museums
> >> that have tightly integrated their ecommerce and ticketing solutions,
> >> ideally with some sort of single-cart checkout, so that the end user is
> >> able to buy tickets, memberships, and shop items with a single
> transaction.
> >> Bonus points if you're also integrating the collections in some way (via
> >> print-on-demand or other).
> >>
> >> If you're one of these rarefied creatures, can you tell me a little
> about
> >> what software(z) you're using, and how the integration(z) work? Thanks
> in
> >> advance!
> >>
> >> Koven
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> >> *
> >> *
> >> *
> >> *Koven J. Smith*
> >> Director of Technology
> >>
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> >> 917-727-2612 mobile
> >> ksmith at denverartmuseum.org
> >> twitter: 5easypieces
> >>
> >> Denver Art Museum
> >> 100 W. 14th Avenue Parkway
> >> Denver, CO 80204
> >>
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[MCN-L] Shop and ticketing

[Koven Smith]

Matthew,

Yes, thanks--I'd love to talk with your e-commerce person. I'm just doing
some background research right now, and so few institutions appear to have
integrated solutions, that I think that conversation would be quite
illuminating. Thanks!

K
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*
*
*Koven J. Smith*
Director of Technology

720-913-0136 office
917-727-2612 mobile
ksmith at denverartmuseum.org
twitter: 5easypieces

Denver Art Museum
100 W. 14th Avenue Parkway
Denver, CO 80204

Visit www.denverartmuseum.org and subscribe to our
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On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 1:13 AM, Matthew Cock
wrote:

> Hi Koven,
>
> The BM sell products, tickets and membership from the same platform -
> called Venda. I can put you in touch with our e-com head if you want,
>
> Best wishes
> Matthew
> Mcock at britishmuseum.org
>
> Head of Web | Department of Learning and Audiences | The British Museum |
> www.britishmuseum.org
> Sent from Blackberry: 07971433841
>
>
> - Original Message -
> From: mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu 
> To: mcn-l at mcn.edu 
> Sent: Wed Feb 06 23:48:54 2013
> Subject: [MCN-L] Shop and ticketing
>
> Hey, MCN-ers! I'm looking for any concrete examples out there of museums
> that have tightly integrated their ecommerce and ticketing solutions,
> ideally with some sort of single-cart checkout, so that the end user is
> able to buy tickets, memberships, and shop items with a single transaction.
> Bonus points if you're also integrating the collections in some way (via
> print-on-demand or other).
>
> If you're one of these rarefied creatures, can you tell me a little about
> what software(z) you're using, and how the integration(z) work? Thanks in
> advance!
>
> Koven
> *
> *
> *
> *
> *Koven J. Smith*
> Director of Technology
>
> 720-913-0136 office
> 917-727-2612 mobile
> ksmith at denverartmuseum.org
> twitter: 5easypieces
>
> Denver Art Museum
> 100 W. 14th Avenue Parkway
> Denver, CO 80204
>
> Visit www.denverartmuseum.org and subscribe to our
> e-newsletter.
> The Denver Art Museum salutes the citizens of metro Denver for helping fund
> arts, culture and science through their support of the Scientific and
> Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) .
>

[MCN-L] Shop and ticketing

[Koven Smith]

Hey, MCN-ers! I'm looking for any concrete examples out there of museums
that have tightly integrated their ecommerce and ticketing solutions,
ideally with some sort of single-cart checkout, so that the end user is
able to buy tickets, memberships, and shop items with a single transaction.
Bonus points if you're also integrating the collections in some way (via
print-on-demand or other).

If you're one of these rarefied creatures, can you tell me a little about
what software(z) you're using, and how the integration(z) work? Thanks in
advance!

Koven
*
*
*
*
*Koven J. Smith*
Director of Technology

720-913-0136 office
917-727-2612 mobile
ksmith at denverartmuseum.org
twitter: 5easypieces

Denver Art Museum
100 W. 14th Avenue Parkway
Denver, CO 80204

Visit www.denverartmuseum.org and subscribe to our
e-newsletter.
The Denver Art Museum salutes the citizens of metro Denver for helping fund
arts, culture and science through their support of the Scientific and
Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) .

[MCN-L] Docent tour audio

[Koven Smith]

Hey, does anyone out there have experience implementing FM broadcast
systems for docent tours? If so, I'd like to talk with you. We're exploring
using them for an upcoming exhibition and I'm not sure what sorts of things
I should or shouldn't be looking out for. Feel free to contact me off-list
at ksmith at denverartmuseum.org. Thanks!

K
*
*
*
*
*Koven J. Smith*
Director of Technology

720-913-0136 office
917-727-2612 mobile
ksmith at denverartmuseum.org
twitter: 5easypieces

Denver Art Museum
100 W. 14th Avenue Parkway
Denver, CO 80204

Visit www.denverartmuseum.org and subscribe to our
e-newsletter.
The Denver Art Museum salutes the citizens of metro Denver for helping fund
arts, culture and science through their support of the Scientific and
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[MCN-L] Rapid document scanning

[Koven Smith]

Hey, does anyone out there have experience with industrial-strength
document scanners? We're contemplating a rather large archiving project and
I'm looking for recommendations on equipment (both positive and
"stay-away-from") from those with more experience with this than I (which
would be almost everyone). Thanks, y'all!

K
*
*
*
*
*Koven J. Smith*
Director of Technology

720-913-0136 office
917-727-2612 mobile
ksmith at denverartmuseum.org
twitter: 5easypieces

Denver Art Museum
100 W. 14th Avenue Parkway
Denver, CO 80204

Visit www.denverartmuseum.org and subscribe to our
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[MCN-L] Blackbaud/Raiser's Edge API

[Koven Smith]

Ha! Right on, everybody. I'll keep this out in the open.

-Original Message-
From: mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu [mailto:mcn-l-boun...@mcn.edu] On Behalf Of 
Chuck Patch
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 3:01 PM
To: Museum Computer Network Listserv
Subject: Re: [MCN-L] Blackbaud/Raiser's Edge API

I second that, or third it or whatever.

On Thu, Jun 21, 2012 at 4:40 PM, Nate Solas  wrote:
> I can't help you except to say that as an institution also using 
> Raiser's Edge but not the API, I would be very interested in any responses 
> you get.
> That is, please respond on the list for the benefit of future generations!
> Nate
>
>
> On Thu, Jun 21, 2012 at 2:43 PM, Koven Smith  denverartmuseum.org>wrote:
>
>> Hey, out there-does anyone have firsthand experience with using the 
>> Raiser's Edge API? We're evaluating it for possible use here at DAM 
>> and would like to talk to some satisfied customers (or unsatisfied, 
>> for that matter). You can e-mail me off-list. Thanks!
>>
>> Koven
>>
>> Koven J. Smith
>> Director of Technology
>> 720-913-0136 office
>> 917-727-2612 mobile
>> ksmith at denverartmuseum.org<mailto:ksmith at denverartmuseum.org>
>> twitter: 5easypieces
>>
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>> 100 W. 14th Avenue Parkway
>> Denver, CO 80204
>>
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>> subscribe to our e-newsletter< 
>> http://www.patronmail.com/pmailweb/PatronSetup?oid=238>. The Denver 
>> Art Museum salutes the citizens of metro Denver for helping fund 
>> arts, culture and science through their support of the Scientific and 
>> Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).<http://www.scfd.org/>
>>
>>
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[MCN-L] Blackbaud/Raiser's Edge API

[Koven Smith]

Hey, out there-does anyone have firsthand experience with using the Raiser's 
Edge API? We're evaluating it for possible use here at DAM and would like to 
talk to some satisfied customers (or unsatisfied, for that matter). You can 
e-mail me off-list. Thanks!

Koven

Koven J. Smith
Director of Technology
720-913-0136 office
917-727-2612 mobile
ksmith at denverartmuseum.org
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Denver Art Museum
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Facilities District (SCFD).

[MCN-L] Job Posting: Data Architect at the Denver Art Museum

[Koven Smith]

Hey, kids-I'm hiring! Come wrangle some data with me at the Denver Art Museum. 
You know you want to.

Data Architect - The Denver Art Museum
The Technology department at the Denver Art Museum is seeking a consultant for 
a two-year contracted engagement to implement critical content systems and 
wrangle a whole bunch of interesting data. An ideal candidate for the job will 
have excellent communication skills and demonstrated experience with project 
management and database administration. Experience working in/with non-profit 
organizations like the Denver Art Museum is preferred, but not required.

Specific deliverables for the contract period include, but are not limited to:
*   Implementation of new SQL-based collections management software: This 
software is a key content repository for the Museum, and contains information 
about every object in the Museum's collection. As part of this implementation, 
the Data Architect will perform data mapping and migration, quality assurance, 
data normalization, interface configuration, and some report writing.
*   Implementation of Digital Asset Management (DAM) software: The Data 
Architect will implement a new DAM system for the management of the Museum's 
internal assets (images, videos, and sound files). Included in this 
implementation will be some schema design and data mapping.
*   Development of web services for loose data coupling: The Data Architect 
will develop RESTful web services for the movement of data between multiple 
business systems.
*   Development of a data warehouse: If necessary, the Data Architect will 
design and implement a data warehouse for optimized storage and retrieval of 
data from multiple business systems.
*   Management of assets for external and internal publication: The Data 
Architect will work directly with primary stakeholders within the Museum to 
manage the publication of assets to multiple platforms including 
denverartmuseum.org, the Google Art Project, and DAM_SCOUT (the Museum's mobile 
app). Holla.
Qualifications and experience:
*   Project management experience (agile, waterfall--we're not picky)
*   Business analysis experience (much of the job will involve translating 
user needs into usable data design)
*   Experience with relational database design, performance tuning, and 
capacity planning
*   Knowledge of RESTful web services
*   Experience with report-writing tools such as Crystal or SSRS
*   Experience with data normalization, and familiarity with common 
normalization tools (we've been using Google Refine lately)
Interested applicants should e-mail a cover letter and resume to: hrcoordinator 
at denverartmuseum.org In the 
subject line of your email, please list your name first, followed by "Data 
Architect."

It is the policy of the Denver Art Museum to prohibit discrimination against 
any person or organization based on age, race, sex, color, creed, religion, 
national origin, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, 
gender expression, ancestry, marital status, gender, veteran status, political 
service, affiliation or disability.

Koven J. Smith
Director of Technology
720-913-0136 office
917-727-2612 mobile
ksmith at denverartmuseum.org
twitter: 5easypieces

Denver Art Museum
100 W. 14th Avenue Parkway
Denver, CO 80204

Visit www.denverartmuseum.org and subscribe to 
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Denver Art Museum salutes the citizens of metro Denver for helping fund arts, 
culture and science through their support of the Scientific and Cultural 
Facilities District (SCFD).