Transforming Digital Collection Stewardship with AI-enabled Solutions (SM05)

Archives and cultural institutions face mounting challenges: processing collections, creating detailed metadata, and ensuring both preservation and accessibility—all while balancing resource constraints. Innovative approaches are needed to streamline workflows and maximize the value of collections.

This session will examine how institutions are leveraging integrated strategies and technologies to address these challenges, from reducing backlogs to improving metadata quality and expanding access. Case studies from real-world examples will highlight how AI-enabled workflows can bridge gaps between cataloging, preservation, and public access, while fostering collaboration across departments.

We will discuss how these solutions align with institutional goals, address concerns about role changes, and consider ethical implications. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to make collections accessible, impactful, and ready for future needs.