Ms. Jones, We noted the message you posted on Museum-L on September 4 regarding your interest in information on IBM-compatible museum collections management software packages. You may be interested in a recent publication of the Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN). The Collections Management Software Review is an ongoing series of reports based upon intensive examinations of collections management software packages. It outlines the software's suitability to museum discipline, collections size, museum functions, and hardware and software environment. It also analyzes vendor reliability, support requirements, customization possibilities, costs, and more. The software evaluations were performed by CHIN staff and a team of museum professionals from all sizes and disciplines of museums. Edition 1 of the Collections Management Software Review is available on our Web site by subscription, as a printed document, or in diskette form. Edition 2 will be available in late 1996 or early 1997. If you would like more information on our Review, please feel free to contact Heather Dunn at the e-mail address below, or by calling 1-800-520-2446. Heather Dunn Collections Management CHIN [log in to unmask]