Hi, Diane,

I use Past Perfect. So far we have about 4,000 objects and 3,000
photographs. The package can be a little clunky and it has taken me a long
time to learn some features (the manual is not great). The tech support I
receive is excellent and they are great about updating the product. I don't
know what the prices are on other softwares of this type, but from what I
understand, PP gives you a lot of bang for your buck. We use the member
section of the database for a lot of things, including sending renewal
letters and thank you letters.

We are due to upgrade this year. We've been delayed a bit because the
hardware requirements are a lot more advanced than our computers, so we are
also upgrading our network.

Hope this helps,
Erica

Erica S. Maniez
Museum Director, Issaquah Historical Society
425/392-3500
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www.issaquahhistory.org

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
> Behalf Of Diane Goldman
> Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2004 3:49 PM
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> Subject: Are small institutions using PastPerfect?
>
>
> I'm using a dated version of PastPerfect software and wonder what's
> being used at other small institutions (roughly 2000 objects and twice
> that number of archived documents).
>
> We're considering upgrading, but perhaps we should take this opportunity
> to change software.  I understand PastPerfect has modules that can be
> used for managing schedules and storing information on volunteers or
> members.  So far all I'm using is the capacity for object documentation.
>
> Feel free to reply privately.  I'm not sure if commercial products can
> be discussed on the List Serve.
>

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