Your collections database and your collections online footprint are important resources for researchers, but so is your library catalog or OPAC. This presentation will explore ways to promote synergy between and streamline workflow associated with these systems. I will also demonstrate ways to improve accessibility with 3rd party tools.
Category :The Museum System
TMS + Social Media
Institutions are increasingly engaging with their audiences through social media. This presentation is full of insights into why social networking is an important component of outreach, and explores how TMS can be used to coordinate institution activities on such platforms as Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Wikipedia, and more.
TMS as a Remote Application
In a day and age when institutions are looking for ways to tighten the belt, network administrators are looking for ways to work smarter and reduce information systems infrastructure. Imagine being able to deploy TMS to multiple venues, while reducing maintenance costs and downtime, improving connectivity and facilitating end-user support. This presentation explores how the …
Advanced Crystal Reports: Techniques for compiling Annual Reports and other statistics
The interplay between Crystal Reports and TMS can help database administrators streamline reporting needs, and provide powerful statistical updates to museum administrators. This presentation covers some techniques for building such valuable reports.
The Rest of the Collection
Virtual objects are a flexible tools for managing records that do not seem to comply with standard cataloging practices. This presentation will share some practical techniques used at the Walters Art Museum and the Musical Instrument Museum to manage different types of virtual records, including: abstract objects, groups of objects, and objects not yet acquired …