You should consider the CHIN Collections Management Software Review which
contains the results of evaluations of collections management software
packages.  Over twenty systems have been reviewed and written up.  It's
apparently now available as a print publication (I have only myself had a
copy of the first print version) and via online subscription.

http://www.chin.gc.ca/Resources/Collect_Mgnt/e_hp_cmser.html

While it's aimed as a product review, the criteria used in the review
provide an excellent guideline for a museum automation functional needs
analysis.

At 05:46 PM 10/11/00 -0400, you wrote:

>I have the task of assessing a project in the information technology
>required to support the activities and procedures of a museum\cultural
>center.
>My experience is in the information technology area (information systems
>design and development, database design, etc) and I have NO knowledge in
>collection management systems for museums specifically, so I ask you to
>excuse the possible misuse of terms in this e-mail.

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Leslie Johnston
Head of Instructional Technology and Library Information Systems
Harvard Design School
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