University of Chicago (Oriental Institute Museum)

The Oriental Institute Museum of the University of Chicago will undertake phase four of its Integrated Database Project to improve its fragmented data management infrastructure. Project activities will include registration and digitization of the Institute's archival material from excavations in Iraq and Syria; migration of 40,000 epigraphic survey records to an integrated database; registration and partial digitization of epigraphic survey paper records; and assessment of independent digital projects associated with the museum's holdings. Records imported or created during this phase will be linked to datasets transferred in previous phases, and all non-sensitive data will be available through public online access. The cohesive collection management system will contribute to the Institute's management of growth, improve its infrastructure and internal access, expand its public outreach capabilities, and preserve access for global audiences.