Laura --
I hate suggesting the re-invention of the wheel but perhaps a robust Filemaker application might assist you.  Also -- have you looked for applications which have a web client to assist?

Laura Quackenbush wrote:

> Sigh, not collections databases again you say.
>
>  I am seeking folks who have a MAC platform collections database that is
> being used in a history museum & archives (medium size collection). It could
> be a packaged program or custom program.  I am looking for recommendations
> or critiques of what is out there. (Which, as I can see, is not much).
>
> Thanks,
>
> Laura J. Quackenbush, Curator
> Leelanau Historical Museum
> 203 East Cedar St €  POB 246 € Leland, MI 49654
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