1. Data migration lessons learnt by the Pictures team at the National Library of Australia
Eleanor Goodwin

2. Background 1997 – NLA began developing systems for digital materials
2002 – Started using DCM (Digital Collections Manager)
2013 – Began developing a replacement system
DLC (Digital Library Collection)
Wider variety of file formats
Modern digitial delivery methods
More flexible and adaptable for future requirements
Mid 2015 – New system ready for Pictures material

3. The Project Three team members… …migrating metadata for more than
255,000 image files.

9. Lessons Learnt
Corporate knowledge of your past collection management practices is vital.
Identify and fix as much as you can in advance.
Always work within the limits your existing systems.