Page Contents:
- Getting Started
- Curatorial Guidelines
- How to Add Data
- Frequently Asked Questions
Getting Started
IDbGLAM is a collaborative platform that relies on Curators to give and update the content visible across the site.
The term “data” refers to the information listed on IDbGLAM. If you can see it on the website, it is part of our database and can be contributed by our Curators.
Here’s an example of the types of data you can add or update:
Examples of Data to Add
You can submit information across institution and professional pages like:
- Institutional history and mission
- Notable figures (e.g., curators, directors)
- Exhibition details
- Event dates
- Visitor reviews
- Curatorial biographies
- Facilities and amenities
- Collections and archives
- Multimedia (e.g., images, videos)
- Digital resources (e.g., catalogs, publications)
A full list of what can be contributed to existing pages is available via the Edit Page button at the bottom of any institution or curator profile.
Curatorial Guidelines
Before contributing, you’ll need to register with a free IDbGLAM account.
Our aim is to be the most reliable source of GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums) information. For this reason, we only accept submissions that are precise and verifiable at the time of submission.
If an IDbGLAM editor cannot verify the submitted information or if the submission violates our curatorial policies, the request may be rejected.
How to Add Data
For most types of data, updates can be submitted via the Edit Page button found at the bottom of institution, professional, or event pages.
- Select the type of data you’d like to add from the list and specify the number of items to contribute.
- Once chosen, scroll to the bottom of the page and click Continue to move to the next step, where you can enter the details.
Exceptions
While most information can be submitted through the Edit Page button, some data types require a different process, including:
- New Institution Pages: Submit new institutions via our new institution submission form.
- Images: These can be added via the +add button found at the end of an institution’s image gallery.
- Visitor Reviews: Submit reviews directly through the institution’s review section.
For more information on submitting different types of data to IDbGLAM, consult our help center or search for the specific data type you want to add.