Apologies for cross-posting. Our collections management team is investigating workflow software. Their requirements are below. Ideally we are looking for a Java, web based solution. If anyone has implemented something similar or has done any investigation into workflow software your input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
------------------------------------------ Dear colleagues, As our museum moves away from a model where curatorial staff manage their own storage spaces to one where Collections Management facilitates access to storage, we have begun to look about for an existing work flow application to integrate with our TMS database. Ideally this application would facilitate art handling requests, formalizing the process beyond email/phone calls/hallway conversations to provide our curatorial and conservation staff with a user-friendly solution for their requests. Specifically we envision staff using the application to refer to TMS object packages when making requests for object movement/installation/mounts/study appointments, etc. Requests would trigger email(s) to the appropriate staff and create a secure, manageable list with deadlines for our chief preparator to oversee. Does anyone have any recommendations for an out-of-the-box or home grown system that they would be willing to share? We would be most grateful! Best wishes, Dorothy D?vila Associate Registrar for Collections Harvard Art Museum 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 www.harvardartmuseum.org ------------------------------------------ Jeff Steward Digital Information and Technology Department 617-495-0785 jeff_steward at harvard.edu Harvard Art Museum 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 www.harvardartmuseum.org
