We use PastPerfect, which is extremly user friendly.
It is also VERY easy to dump excel files into. 
PastPerfect is pretty inexpensive too.
Good luck!
Carey


--- Joyce Cheney <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> What collections database software would you
> recommend for a small, brand
> new, minimally funded museum with an all-volunteer
> staff? They have hundreds
> of objects and no records at all. They also have big
> plans - to get many
> more objects, staff, funds, etc etc., and they know
> they need a database.
> Someone suggested using Excel for now and dumping
> the data into another
> database later, when they have more skill, money,
> and need for it. What
> "real" database programs can Excel "dump" into?  OR,
> if should they use a
> "real" database program right away, which one?
> Thoughts? Suggestions?
> Thanks.
> 
> Joyce Cheney
> Focus Communications
> 7280 Richmond Pl.
> St. Louis, MO  63143
> Phone 314-645-8012
> Fax 314-645-1565 
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