BiblioDAM

BiblioDAM is a publishing software solution designed to manage the creation, storage, and distribution of digital content for publishers and content providers. It is suitable for publishers of all sizes, from small independents to large multinational publishing houses. According to the vendor, BiblioDAM caters specifically to the needs of publishers, including trade publishers, academic publishers, educational publishers, children's publishers, religious publishers, and content providers such as UN agencies and toy brands.

Key Features

Digital Asset Management: BiblioDAM provides a centralized system for managing digital assets, streamlining the production process through automated workflows and distribution. Users can store and manage assets alongside detailed product information, improving organization and discoverability.

Workflow Automation: BiblioDAM offers workflow tools to aid the digital production process and management of digital assets. Users can lock files and revert to previous versions if needed, while automation features aim to streamline processes and save time.

Rights Management: BiblioDAM includes comprehensive rights management functionality, enabling publishers to track and manage rights for their content. Users can record and report on licensee interests and submissions, facilitating sales opportunities. The system also allows for the tracking and chasing of payments.

Integrated Scheduling: BiblioDAM provides integrated scheduling features for managing production timelines and schedules. Users can define and control project schedules, run 'what if' scenarios, and assign responsibilities to team members, aiming to ensure efficient production processes.

Financial Analysis: BiblioDAM offers financial analysis features to evaluate print runs, costs, and income revenue for potential projects. Users can assess project profitability, identify areas for improvement, and gain insights into sales performance and projections.

Integrated DAM & Royalties: BiblioDAM is fully integrated with Virtusales' digital asset management solution, Biblio Royalties, and the Royalty Portal. It allows publishers to store digital contracts and content against contracts, group content into customized bundles, and manage complex royalty rules, calculations, and payments.

Scalable, integrated, and flexible: BiblioDAM aims to be scalable, integrated, and flexible, making it suitable for publishers of all sizes. According to the vendor, it provides centralized and easily reportable rights information, accurate and speedy reporting, and improved overall service to authors.

Advanced high-speed royalty accounting: BiblioDAM uses an advanced royalty calculation engine to process complex royalty calculations quickly. It can handle joint accounting for multiple titles, multi-currency advances, and automate handling of returns.

Aggregate and view sales data: BiblioDAM allows publishers to import daily sales feeds from multiple sources and view aggregated, real-time sales data. Publishers can drill into royalty calculations, generate reports, and schedule automated report delivery.

BiblioSuite Royalty Portal: The Royalty Portal is a secure online platform for sharing royalty statements with authors and agents. According to the vendor, it reduces costs by eliminating the need for printed statements, provides automated email notifications, and includes a search facility for statements.