We have a few collections on the web using Past Perfect. See, www.detroithistorical.org then select collections. We have found it very easy to use...
Marianne Weldon
Collections Coordinator
The Detroit Historical Museums
5401 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48202
ph. 313 297-8391
fax 313 297-8361
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We have selected portions of our bird, mammal, and paleobiology
collections available on the web during working hours, using a PC as a
server. The URL is http://129.108.140.26:591/fmi/iwp/res/iwp_home.html
and the introductory page is
http://www3.utep.edu/leb/database/collsearch.htm. Our collection
databases (natural and cultural history) are in FileMaker Pro, and the
presentations on the web likewise are via standard options in FileMaker Pro.
With limited funds and personnel, the web portions have been kind of
fast and dirty, but at least allow researchers to see what the
collections hold. The data available on the web are held in separate
databases for security reasons; these databases have had sensitive
information, such as exact locality data (records are given to county
level only), omitted. Persons having legitimate reasons for more
specific data can contact the appropriate curator. In a number of
cases, we have been able to direct inquirers to the web databases rather
than having to go into the master databases and prepare a report.
Art Harris
Jansonius, Remko (Vizcaya) wrote:
>I am following this thread with much interest, as I am at similar
>crossroads. For our institution, the web module will be a very important
>component when choosing collections management software.
>
>I'd be interested in hearing what software combination people are using
>for collections management AND making collections available on the web
>(e.g. PastPerfect & Virtual Exhibit; iO & TriO; Embark & eMuseum/Web
>Kiosk; others?) What are you experiences? Is there a URL to view your
>results on the web?
>
>Thank you!
>
>Remko Jansonius
>Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
>Miami, FL
>
>
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
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>Behalf Of Cheryl Kramer
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>Subject: Collection management databases
>
>Hello all,
>
>We are looking at collection management systems and have narrowed it
>down
>to PastPerfect and Embark. Does anyone with experience of these systems
>have any comments as to which would be more suitable for a University
>Gallery with a permanent collection of 2-d and 3-d art and ethnograpical
>objects.
>
>Thanks,
>Cheryl
>
>
>Dr. Cheryl Kramer
>Handwerker Gallery
>Gannett Center
>Ithaca College
>Ithaca, NY 14850
>
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>607.274.1774 (fax)
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