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 [log in to unmask] ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).