Actually, you need to be a little careful about
what database package you use, especially for
off-the-shelf use. While Access is powerful,
it does have some problems in multi-user
environments and does not (as of 97) self-
compact, which means it can get big in a hurry!

-Steve Eichner
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
> Behalf Of Theresa Devine
> Sent: Monday, July 26, 1999 9:36 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Hello & Help
>
>
> I think you had a question about databases? I am not in the museum
> business. (Been lurking on the list just cause I find you guys
> interesting) I am a web developer.  I recommend Access. I have used this
> program with HUGE amounts of data and have always been happy with how it
> responds. You have to understand that my job requires that the program
> be opened online so the response time has to be fast. Also if you ever
> want to put the collection online - a web developer can take that
> database and pull the images online very easily - if this is an interest
> then it will save time and money later.  If you choose a different
> database then when you want to go online - it will have to be converted.
> This is time (and hence money) intensive.
>
> Just my two cents worth.  Like I said I am not in the museum business.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Alvey, Scott [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Monday, July 26, 1999 7:59 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Hello & Help
>
>
> Fenton,
>
>         We recently began using EMBARK as our database for our
> collection.
> We are using an Apple G3, but I believe it is available for PC users.
> Our
> collection has never been computerized so this has been a fairly large
> undertaking.  We do not house a lot of documents, photographs, or
> genealogical information.  I have not used the software that much, but I
> would be glad to put you in contact with our staff.  From what I have
> been
> told, it is more for use in art collections, but it can be modified.  We
> have a Collection Access Station in one of our exhibit halls that
> visitors
> can use to search for items in the collection.  It includes pictures and
> data of the artifacts.  (This does not actually connect them to the
> computer
> that houses the database.  We transfer the information to the Access
> Station.)
>
>
> *********************
> Scott Alvey
> Exhibits Manager
> Louisville Science Center
> 727 West Main Street
> Louisville, KY  40202
> [log in to unmask]
> www.lsclouienet.org
> ooooooooooooooooooooo
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Fenton jeffery [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> > Sent: Friday, July 23, 1999 9:08 PM
> > To:   [log in to unmask]
> > Subject:      Hello & Help
> >
> > Hello Everyone:
> >
> > I am on the Board of Directors of a small Community Museum in rural,
> > Prince
> > Edward Island.  We have a good collection of artifacts and photographs
> > depicting the history of our community, as well as an extensive
> genealogy
> > section.
> >
> > Now to the help part :-))  We are attempting to computerize the
> catalogue
> > of our collections, and are trying to identify a suitable software
> product
> > to accomplish this.  Can anyone on the group suggest a suitable
> "Museum
> > Database" product (i.e. name of program, where it is available, etc.)
> for
> > this purpose.  We would like to be able to cross-reference our records
> and
> > do useful searching.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  THANKS
> > !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
> >
> >
> > Fenton Jeffery
> > P.O. Box 306
> > Alberton, PE  C0B 1B0
> > [log in to unmask]
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