All of us inherited whatever programs were on our computers when hired.
ACCESS does work for us.  I can design forms to include what I need or
simply work with an existing one on Form Wizard.  Queries in Access are a
useful tool.

The only thing bad is that no one here is sufficiently trained on ACCESS to
fully use the program.  The things that I do are trial and error or relying
on how the system was set up initially.

We do use a paper trail in addition to ACCESS.  Not everyone has the same
programs on each computer.

Hope this is useful.


The exhibits at Circus World Museum are open year-round.   Guided wagon
collection tours are scheduled daily.  Check out our websites for museum
updates and the Great Circus Parade Festival.  We look forward to
sharing the wonders of the circus with you.

Stacey Bruder-Group Sales
Circus World Museum
550 Water St.
Baraboo, WI  53913
608-356-8341  #3234
866-693-1500 toll-free
608-356-1800 fax
www.circusworldmuseum.com




-----Original Message-----
From: Elisabeth Engel [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2002 10:20 AM
To: Stacey Bruder
Subject: FW: Tour Reservation Software




-----Original Message-----
From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
Behalf Of Jessica Harris
Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2002 9:09 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Tour Reservation Software


I've worked in several museums and have used three different ways to record
information for tours: paper, File Maker Pro and Access

I am wondering what software, if any, are museums using to book tours,
rentals etc...  Is there a preferred software specifically for musuems or
not?  Is it effective and what are the strengths and weaknesses?  Thanks.

Graduate Student
Museum Studies Department
Baylor University
Waco, TX

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