IDbGLAM’s mission is to be the world’s most trusted and authoritative source of information on galleries, libraries, archives, and museums (GLAM), providing this data to a global audience.
IDbGLAM thrives on the dedication of Curators like you, who contribute, refine, and update critical information. Your feedback helps professionals and enthusiasts worldwide discover institutions, explore collections, and deepen their cultural experiences.
These Curatorial Guidelines outline the expectations and collaborative principles between IDbGLAM and its Curators:
- We welcome all Curators. Whether you’re a first-time submitter or a seasoned curator, your contributions are invaluable to our mission.
- We will treat every Curator with respect and professionalism.
- We will process submissions efficiently. Different types of data have varied processing times, but updates on submission statuses can be tracked via the Processing Updates page.
- We value your feedback. Your ideas and suggestions are essential in shaping our policies and improving the platform.
- We commit to continuous improvement. As the GLAM sector evolves, so will our policies and processes, ensuring we stay relevant and up to date.
- We value clarity and consistency in our submission guidelines. We ask that all Curators follow these standards to confirm data accuracy and integrity.
We encourage respectful dialogue between Curators and the IDbGLAM team as we collaborate to build a comprehensive and trustworthy database.
IDbGLAM monitors each Curator’s accuracy over time. If repeated inaccuracies or policy violations occur, extra proof be required for future contributions.
Thank you for being part of the IDbGLAM community and helping us create a world-class resource for GLAM institutions.