[MCN-L] Content Database Specialist Opening at Minneapolis Institute of Ars
The MIA seeks a qualified professional to maintain, and coordinate activities around, the data systems containing the museum?s digital content and intellectual property. Primary focus will be on the collection management database used to catalog all art objects (currently The Museum System ? TMS). Secondary focus will be on maintaining and coordinating activities around additional content database systems, including those that contain digital assets such as images, video, audio, multimedia (currently Virage Media Bin), and those that contain digital information to be archived and/or published (via the website, mobile website, intranet, and onsite interactive learning stations). Requirements include: college degree, preferably in Art History or Humanities (Masters Degree preferred), or applicable experience demonstrating abilities in data management and reporting; minimum of two years experience in data management, with complex content database systems; proficiency with Crystal Reports, familiarity with MS-SQL and MS-Access; strong technical skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, proof-reading skills and writing skills; strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment, and to understand and maintain the highest levels of confidentiality; highly motivated and able to work independently and as part of a dynamic, collaborative team. Previous experience in a museum setting and with TMS and/or relational database systems preferred. To apply, send a cover letter and resume. MAIL: Attn: Human Resources Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 FAX: (612) 870-3263 EMAIL: miajobs at artsmia.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it OTHER JOBS: Call our job line at (612) 870-3239 for a list of current openings. ABOUT US: Visit our website at www.artsmia.org to learn more about the museum. -- John R. Bedard | Director of Information Systems Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-870-3268 | JBedard at artsmia.org | www.artsmia.org
[MCN-L] Content Database Specialist Opening at Minneapolis Institute of Arts
The MIA seeks a qualified professional to maintain, and coordinate activities around, the data systems containing the museum?s digital content and intellectual property. Primary focus will be on the collection management database used to catalog all art objects (currently The Museum System ? TMS). Secondary focus will be on maintaining and coordinating activities around additional content database systems, including those that contain digital assets such as images, video, audio, multimedia (currently Virage Media Bin), and those that contain digital information to be archived and/or published (via the website, mobile website, intranet, and onsite interactive learning stations). Requirements include: college degree, preferably in Art History or Humanities (Masters Degree preferred), or applicable experience demonstrating abilities in data management and reporting; minimum of two years experience in data management, with complex content database systems; proficiency with Crystal Reports, familiarity with MS-SQL and MS-Access; strong technical skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, proof-reading skills and writing skills; strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment, and to understand and maintain the highest levels of confidentiality; highly motivated and able to work independently and as part of a dynamic, collaborative team. Previous experience in a museum setting and with TMS and/or relational database systems preferred. To apply, send a cover letter and resume. MAIL: Attn: Human Resources Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 FAX: (612) 870-3263 EMAIL: miajobs at artsmia.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it OTHER JOBS: Call our job line at (612) 870-3239 for a list of current openings. ABOUT US: Visit our website at www.artsmia.org to learn more about the museum. -- John R. Bedard | Director of Information Systems Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-870-3268 | JBedard at artsmia.org | www.artsmia.org
[MCN-L] Wad-Giles to Pinyin Conversion
We are looking at ways to convert Wade-Giles to Pinyin Conversion in our TMS system. Has anybody else done this? Or does anybody know of software that can do this? -- John R. Bedard | Director of Information Systems Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-870-3268 | JBedard at artsmia.org | www.artsmia.org
[MCN-L] Auditors recommendation?
Our auditors are recommending that employees in key positions (*both IT and business process*) should be required to take five consecutive days of Paid Time Off (PTO) and prohibiting employees from coming onsite and accessing the network and application systems remotely during the PTO period. Are there any organizations that have this requirement? Or anybody whose auditors made this recommendation? -- John R. Bedard | Director of Information Systems Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-870-3268 | JBedard at artsmia.org | www.artsmia.org
[MCN-L] Considering a DAS for cell phone coverage in the museum
I would be interested in talking to anyone who has evaluated and/or retrofitted an existing building with a Distributed Antenna System (DAS) for cell phone coverage by multiple carriers. -- John R. Bedard | Director of Information Systems Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-870-3268 | JBedard at artsmia.org | www.artsmia.org
[MCN-L] DAMs
Beth, The best advice I can offer for a selection process of any system once you narrow the field is to prepare a test script. Give the vendor a specific script to follow, with data you provide. This helps you understand exactly much better what a system will and will not do in your environment. Much more helpful than a canned vendor presentation. Learned this from Steve Jacobson of JCA and found it to be an extremely valuable tool in any software selections process. John On Thu, Apr 28, 2011 at 14:09, Beth Heller bheller at americanalpineclub.orgwrote: I just wanted to thank everyone who posted which DAMs they were using and why. I think we are going to explore a bit further with Fedora/Islandora/Solr, but David Dwiggins spent a great deal of time on the phone with me showing me ResourceSpace and it was really impressive. The main thing I've learned is that there is no out-of-the-box one-thing-does-it-all solution, so we will have to sort through which layers will work best together. Anyone who has advice navigating this part of the project will be welcome! Specific costs and vendors/developers and pros and cons of various APIs please! And much gratitude goes to Leala for her time and suggested resources as well! Beth _ _ Beth Heller Library Director The American Alpine Club (303) 384-0110 ext. 21 lbauer at americanalpineclub.org bheller at americanalpineclub.org http://americanalpineclub.org http://booksearch.americanalpineclub.org http://www.facebook.com/americanalpineclublibrary http://www.facebook.com/pages/American-Alpine-Club-Library/123324141044052 ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l at mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/pipermail/mcn-l/ -- John R. Bedard | Director of Information Systems Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-870-3268 | JBedard at artsmia.org | www.artsmia.org
[MCN-L] digital asset management tools/software
We are using Media Bin from Autonomy. John On Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 14:20, Beth Heller bheller at americanalpineclub.orgwrote: I would like to hear what people are using to organize, identify, search, serve and push digital files of all formats, in-house and to the web. We are looking to implement a digital asset management system for our organization's working and historic documents, as well as more efficient work flows. We currently have nothing but a disorganized file and folder system. We are a small non-profit institution with limited financial and human resources. Thank you! Beth _ _ Beth Heller Library Director The American Alpine Club (303) 384-0110 ext. 21 lbauer at americanalpineclub.org bheller at americanalpineclub.org http://americanalpineclub.org http://booksearch.americanalpineclub.org http://www.facebook.com/americanalpineclublibrary http://www.facebook.com/pages/American-Alpine-Club-Library/123324141044052 ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l at mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/pipermail/mcn-l/ -- John R. Bedard | Director of Information Systems Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-870-3268 | JBedard at artsmia.org | www.artsmia.org
[MCN-L] Skype- use it or block it?
We have some staff members interested in using Skype. Interested in finding out if others are using, blocking it, or have done any analysis of using it. John -- John R. Bedard | Director of Information Systems Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-870-3268 | JBedard at artsmia.org | www.artsmia.org
[MCN-L] On-Line Voting Services
We are looking at Third Party On-Line Voting services for our annual meeting proxy. Does anyone have experience with any of the following. Or do you recommend anyone who can do a very simple on-line voting at a low cost? We want to use a true voting application, with proper controls, not a survey tool. votenet.com vote-now.com bigpulse.com -- John R. Bedard | Director of Information Systems Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-870-3268 | JBedard at artsmia.org | www.artsmia.org
[MCN-L] QR codes
Sometime ago there was a posting about using QR codes. Is anyone using them in their museum? Or has anyone done any serious evaluation of them for use in museums? John -- John R. Bedard | Director of Information Systems Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-870-3268 | JBedard at artsmia.org | www.artsmia.org
[MCN-L] Formal support for iPads and other tablets?
We are interested in knowing if any has a formal support plan or policy for support of iPads and other tablets. This would include institution owned and personal devices. -- John R. Bedard | Director of Information Systems Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-870-3268 | JBedard at artsmia.org | www.artsmia.org
[MCN-L] New Position Posting - Chief Technologist
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts seeks a proven, high quality technology professional to lead the development of its internal business systems and public facing media-based initiatives, creating a vision and strategy for all its technology resources and projects and to ensure that all technology programs and related production systems operate efficiently and effectively. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the organization?s technology systems and infrastructure and define how it supports internal operations and a diverse public audience. This is a technology leadership opportunity with a high-profile cultural organization. The Chief Technologist leads and directs the organization?s diverse and complex technical activities which support the museum?s mission. Oversight includes the management of multi-phased and multi-departmental projects; support and maintenance of existing systems and infrastructure; management of internal staff and external contractors; and the planning and execution of new transformative initiatives. This position requires a collaborative, energetic and engaging leader with a proven track record of success in identifying, leading and delivering complex technology initiatives in alignment with institutional mission. The complete posting and application information is at * http://tinyurl.com/68nkrvt* -- John R. Bedard | Director of Information Systems Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-870-3268 | JBedard at artsmia.org | www.artsmia.org
[MCN-L] A Quick Survey
Here is an excerpt from our policy at the MIA. We treat still and video the same. *May I photograph in the MIA? * Yes?with a few precautions to ensure the safety of visitors and artwork. If it?s for personal use and without a tripod, feel free to use your still or video camera. Please note: photography or filming of artworks that are on loan to the museum requires prior permission. *How do I know if an artwork is on loan? * On the label, look for the words ?loan,? ?lent by,? ?private collection,? or the name of a museum other than the MIA. Also, numbers assigned to loaned objects begin with an ?L.? To request permission to film, photograph, or copy a loaned object, call our Registration Office at (612) 870-3123 during regular work hours. John R. Bedard Director of I.S. Minneapolis Institute of Arts jbedard at artsmia.org On Tue, Jan 11, 2011 at 07:59, Sam Quigley squigley at artic.edu wrote: We?re reviewing our policy on whether videotaping is allowed in our galleries. This, in recognition that videotaping no longer means large equipment operated by a crew of professionals. A couple quick questions: Do you have a policy and if so, what is it? Is your institution currently engaged in or planning a review of your policy? What do you think would be an appropriate policy now? Many thanks for any feedback, anecdotal or otherwise. -- Sam Quigley VP for Collections Management, Imaging Information Technology / Museum CIO Art Institute of Chicago 111 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60603 312-443-4772 http://www.artic.edu/aic/ www.artic.edu/aic/ John Marin's Watercolors: A Medium for Modernism Reinventing the watercolor, transforming American painting Opens January 23 Members see more. http://www.artic.edu/joinaic Join today! ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l at mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/pipermail/mcn-l/ -- John R. Bedard | Director of Information Systems Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-870-3268 | JBedard at artsmia.org | www.artsmia.org
[MCN-L] move to Google Apps
We completed the migration to Google Apps last August and would be willing to share our experience. We are very happy with the move. The Field Museum of Chicago also has made the move and did a presentation at the MCN conference in Portland John John R. Bedard Minneapolis Institurte of Arts jbedard at artsmia.org On Tue, Jan 4, 2011 at 13:00, Richard Urban rjurban at illinois.edu wrote: Begin forwarded message: From: Marylee McInnes Marylee at museumfoundation.org Date: January 4, 2011 2:21:38 PM CST To: mcn-l at mcn.edu mcn-l at mcn.edu Subject: move to Google Apps Has anyone switched to Google for email and apps? We?re considering options for a cloud hosted email solution. I?d be glad to hear about any experiences with Google or other services. Best, Marylee Marylee McInnes Database Manager Museum of New Mexico Foundation PO Box 2065 Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504 505/982-6366 ext. 111 marylee at museumfoundation.org www.museumfoundation.org Join us on Facebook Shop our Museums at: www.worldfolkart.org www.newmexicocreates.org ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l at mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/pipermail/mcn-l/ -- John R. Bedard | Director of Information Systems Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-870-3268 | JBedard at artsmia.org | www.artsmia.org
[MCN-L] Director of Visitor Experience Position Opening
*POSITION SUMMARY:* The MIA seeks an experienced professional to plan, implement, direct, and manage a sales and service department, Visitor and Member Services (VMS), by utilizing online, phone, and in-lobby programs. This position is responsible for enhancing the visitor and member experience museum-wide by effectively communicating the MIA?s full range of exhibition, program and event offerings, and effectively providing sales, service and support. Duties include: plan, implement and administer all functions of the VMS department in a manner that results in the attainment of financial and service goals; direct all operational activity of the VMS department; direct and manage the Information Desk and volunteer program; represent Visitor Services on several cross-functional teams; and serve as Team Leader for Visitor Experience Team. Requirements include: Bachelor?s degree in management, communications, human resources, non profit management, arts administration, or other related area, or equivalent experience; minimum of five years sales and/or service experience with at least three years successful managerial experience including managing customer service/public contact and/or sales positions; ability to problem solve and plan strategically; strong conflict resolution skills and ability to work with a diverse public; strong computer skills; ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to represent the museum in a positive and professional manner; self-motivated with the ability to initiate and follow through on projects independently; ability to use discretion when dealing with confidential records; dependable and reliable; ability to work as a team player within department, division, and museum; available to work occasional nights and weekends. Working knowledge of ticketing software and online database systems required. To apply, send a cover letter and resume. *MAIL:* Attn: Human Resources The Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 *FAX:* (612) 870-3263 *EMAIL:* miajobs at artsmia -- John R. Bedard | Director of Information Systems Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-870-3268 | JBedard at artsmia.org | www.artsmia.org
[MCN-L] WiFi Access in Museums
We just installed museum-wide wi-fi. We split the access into two: MIA_wireless for public and MIA_Internal for staff. The MIA_wireless goes out a separate DSL line and does not have access to our internal network. We are working on adding a page where a user agrees to terms of use before connecting. (We have the wording from our attorney). This is similar to most hot spots. The MIA_Internal gives full access to our internal network. The I.S. department is the only one with the security credentials. We are putting these on MIA owned laptops. If anyone wants access from a personal device, we review the appropriateness of the request and enter the credentials on the device. We do not publish the security credentials or make them available outside our department. Smart phones, staff or public, connect to the public network as they do not have the software for our internal network and systems. John On 6/15/2010 at 4:25 PM, in message E3DDCFAC1C51AE4EB114C688C4DD88AA0151C948 at mail01.ejorg.net, Dee McConville dmcconville at eiteljorg.com wrote: To those museums who are offering WiFi service to guests/visitors in part or all of your building, what are you doing to protect your institution from legal issues if someone were to use your WiFi for criminal activities, or is this not a concern? Also, any information about how you have your WiFi setup and who can access it would be helpful. Thanks! _ Dee McConville Dee McConville Director of Technology Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art 500 West Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 Direct: (317) 275-1364 Fax: (317) 275-1464 Email: dmcconville at eiteljorg.com mailto:dmcconville at eiteljorg.com Visit our website at: www.eiteljorg.org http://www.eiteljorg.org ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l at mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/pipermail/mcn-l/
[MCN-L] cross-platform apps?
I see some iPhone apps being developed by museums, including mine. Don't recall seeing any announcements of cross-platform apps by museums. With the growth of Android phones I am wondering if anybody has done or plans to do cross-platform apps. And if not, why not. John R. Bedard | Director of Information Systems Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-870-3268 | JBedard at artsmia.org | www.artsmia.org
[MCN-L] Switching to Gmail
At the Portland MCN conference Andrew Ruginis of the Field Museum in Chicago did a presentation on switching to Google Mail. We are now in the process of considering a similar move. Has anybody else done a serious evaluation of moving to Google Mail? If so, are you willing to share your experience and the reasons you either made the move or did not make the move? John
[MCN-L] Public Wi-Fi
We are about to start installing wi-fi throughout out building and will be providing it free to visitors. I see that a lot of places like coffee shops that offer free wi-fi require a person to agree to terms of use before connecting. I would be interested in knowing whether or not you have a similar requirement for public use of your wi-fi. John R. Bedard | Director of Information Systems Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-870-3268 | JBedard at artsmia.org | www.artsmia.org
[MCN-L] MCN presentations site?
Most confernences I attend now have a site where all the presentations are posted, or at least links to all the presentations are posted. Is there a single location for all the presentations at last week's Portland Conference? Several of the speakers have given out links to their presentations, but it would be most helpful is there was a central site of presentation material or links to presentation material. John John R. Bedard | Director of Information Systems Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-870-3268 | JBedard at artsmia.org | www.artsmia.org
[MCN-L] Twitter Analytics
We are looking for a way to get Twitter analytics like we can get for Flicker. It tells us which specific posts are the most successful and what time of day people pay the most attention to us etc. Any Suggestions? Thanks John John R. Bedard | Director of Information Systems Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-870-3268 | JBedard at artsmia.org | www.artsmia.org ( http://www.artsmia.org/ )
[MCN-L] Mac vs. PC
Interesting reading all the responses that this post generated. Some emotional and very thoughtful. One point not made is that Apple does not provide the same type of support and advance look on products to enterprises that Microsoft does, it seems to ignore the business market in favor or providing the consumer with the wow factor. And then let consumers work to get Macs, iphones, etc. into the enterprise. It avoids marketing to the enterprise. This is one point that is constantly made in the computer trade press, that Apple seems to intentionally ignore the enterprise market. This doesn't imply that their products are appropriate or not, just that they don't really market to enterprises. So most enterprises will not put any priority in implementing their products. John R. Bedard | Director of Information Systems Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-870-3268 | JBedard at artsmia.org | www.artsmia.org ( http://www.artsmia.org/ ) Drury Wellford DWellford at moc.org 6/24/2009 11:23 AM Help! The Museum of the Confederacy is seeking advice from fellow museum professionals. We are starting a digitization project, and are beginning by scanning over 6000 original photographs we have in our collection. We are looking at buying a 24 iMac, but are now addressing concerns about whether Mac software will be compatible with the museum's PC-based server, and whether we will be able to integrate Mac image files with our PC-based Collections databases. We plan to store the images on an external hard drive as well, but again are wondering how difficult it will be to retrieve the images and use them on PC software. Any suggestions? Thanks a lot, and sorry if this question is a repeat of one that has been asked of the listserv a million times before. Drury Wellford Ann Drury Wellford Photo Services Manager The Museum of the Confederacy 1201 East Clay Street Richmond, VA 23219 Phone: (804) 649-1861 x17 Fax: (804) 644-7150 www.moc.org ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l at mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/pipermail/mcn-l/
[MCN-L] Need a list of DAMS options
As Marla states, we also use Media Bin and we synchronize metadata for images of objects in the collection with our TMS CMS. We also have store none-object images (e.g., event photography, gallery installations, even our badge photos in it. We also it to automatically generate derivatives for our web and FTP them to the web server, which is co-located at another site. And a large number of staff (68 last year) use it to download images in the correct size for various uses such as email, PowerPoint, etc. (over 21,000 downloads last year). It is probably the system that has the largest number of users here at the MIA. John John R. Bedard | Director of Information Systems Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-870-3268 | JBedard at artsmia.org | www.artsmia.org ( http://www.artsmia.org/ ) Misunas, Marla mmisunas at sfmoma.org 3/20/2009 11:21 AM SFMOMA is using MediaBin from Interwoven (which has just been bought by Autonomy). It is talking with our CMS and after a slow start-up process seems to be working fine. There are a number of other museums (Met, IMA, MIA) using MediaBin, they may want to chime in as well. The short version is, it's working for us so far but for more details, contact Layna White. It'll be interesting to see what you come up with--maybe a compiled list for the MCN website? Marla Misunas Collections Information Manager Collections Information and Access San Francisco Museum of Modern Art 415-357-4186 (voice) Explore Modern Art www.sfmoma.org/collections -Original Message- From: mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu [mailto:mcn-l-boun...@mcn.edu] On Behalf Of Real, Will Sent: Friday, March 20, 2009 8:24 AM To: Museum Computer Network Listserv Subject: Re: [MCN-L] Need a list of DAMS options Hi Perian, we are investigating this too and I look forward to hearing more from others on the list. This link has a good summary (as of 2007/2008 I think) of the commercial DAMS market and trends: http://tiny.cc/K6q6s Will -Original Message- From: mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu [mailto:mcn-l-boun...@mcn.edu] On Behalf Of Perian Sully Sent: Friday, March 20, 2009 11:13 AM To: Museum Computer Network Listserv Subject: [MCN-L] Need a list of DAMS options Hi everyone: Sorry if this is a redundant question, but we're sticking our toe into DAMS territory soon and I'm being asked to outline all of the various options. I am currently aware of: Commercial DAMS: Extensis Luna Insight me Open Source DAMS: OpenEdit ResourceSpace Razuna (Omeka Wordpress) I'm specifically looking for the range of products available, along with reviews. We're trying to figure out how to get the DAMS to talk to our CIS (IDEA at ALM, which uses MS SQL and does have some sort of API available with it, so it should be do-able), but we'll likely need to get a programmer to do that for us. Thanks in advance for your help. Feel free to reply to me offlist. I'll be setting up a Google Docs to organize the information, and I'd be happy to share that list once it's available. ~Perian Perian Sully Collections Information Manager Web Programs Strategist The Magnes 2911 Russell St. Berkeley, CA 94705 Work: 510-549-6950 x 357 Fax: 510-849-3673 http://www.magnes.org ( http://www.magnes.org/ ) http://www.musematic.org ( http://www.musematic.org/ ) http://www.mediaandtechnology.org ( http://www.mediaandtechnology.org/ ) ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l at mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/pipermail/mcn-l/ ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l at mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/pipermail/mcn-l/ The information contained in this electronic mail message (including any attachments) is confidential information that may be covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 USC Sections 2510-2521, intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above, and may be privileged. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify me and delete the original message. Thank you ___ You are currently
[MCN-L] Quick Survey on email limits
I am taking a quick survey on limits (age, size, number of messages) that museum place on on email storage. You can participate and/or view the survey contents at http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=phY6vmXIwG2ahG5j2iXQkVA Thanks in advance to all who are willing to share this information. John John R. Bedard | Director of Information Systems Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-870-3268 | JBedard at artsmia.org | www.artsmia.org ( http://www.artsmia.org/ )
[MCN-L] Intranet Survey - updated
Thank you to those who have participated so far in the Intranet Survey. Unfortunately, during the day yesterday one participant did not realize that the first row was a header row and the column headers got overwritten.I have restored the headers and added a note to indicate that a participant should scroll to the first empty row to enter their information. My apologies to those who entered their information without the benefit of the column headings- you did a great job figuring out the questions on your own. The survey is still open, so feel free to participate, and also it is open to all for viewing Here is the link http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=phY6vmXIwG2bWDc1j_FaIEQ John R. Bedard | Director of Information Systems Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-870-3268 | JBedard at artsmia.org | www.artsmia.org ( http://www.artsmia.org/ )
[MCN-L] Intranet survey
We are in the process of developing an Intranet and would be interested in surveying other museums to learn what they have done. Below is link to a Google Doc for this survey that anyone can access, either to participate in the survey or to see what has been posted. You can even add another column if you would like to add a question to the survey. Thank you in advance for being willing to share what you have done at your organization by completing this short survey. http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=phY6vmXIwG2bWDc1j_FaIEQ John R. Bedard | Director of Information Systems Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-870-3268 | JBedard at artsmia.org | www.artsmia.org ( http://www.artsmia.org/ )
[MCN-L] Annual reports online
Last year we did both print and full color pdf available on-line. This year we eliminated the print version. My understanding is that it was a budget decision to eliminate the print version. You can view them at http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=80 John John R. Bedard | Director of Information Systems Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-870-3268 | JBedard at artsmia.org | www.artsmia.org ( http://www.artsmia.org/ ) Weinstein, William WWeinstein at philamuseum.org 1/27/2009 3:42 PM I am trying to get a sense of policy for posting annual reports online. I see many institutions do this and they range from plain, no image, and sanitized finances to the full color pdf. I would love to get responses on why and how people are doing this along with any problems. Bill William Weinstein Director of Information Services Philadelphia Museum of Art PO Box 7646 Philadelphia, PA 19101 215-684-7741 wweinstein at philamuseum.org ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l at mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/pipermail/mcn-l/
[MCN-L] NTEN - Non-Profit Technology Network?
Does anybody have experience with NTEN, Non-Profit Technology Network? If so, is there anything it offers that MCN does not? Or any recommendations about joining or not joining? John R. Bedard Director of Information Projects and Services The Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 Phone: 612-870-3268 Fax: 612-870-3004 Email: JBedard at artsmia.org www.artsmia.org www.artsconnected.org
[MCN-L] Digital Asset Management System
We use TMS for Collections Management and Media Bin for DAMS. We do a nightly one way synch of metadata from TMS to Media Bin. We are working on linking the images back to TMS with some insight from our colleagues at the Met. We are always willing to share our experiences; the good, the bad and the ugly. Over 40% of our office and professional staff have used Media Bin in the last year.. John John R. Bedard Director of Information Projects and Services The Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 Phone: 612-870-3268 Fax: 612-870-3004 Email: JBedard at artsmia.org www.artsmia.org www.artsconnected.org Williams, Keith Keith.Williams at phxart.org 7/9/2008 2:01 PM Hello- I am the Information Systems Manager for the Phoenix Art Museum and we are currently using Argus as our Collection Management System (CMS). We are planning to upgrade soon to TMS as our CMS. With this, we are also looking into a Digital Asset Management System (DAMS) that will speak with relative ease with TMS. I was curious as to what other Museums that are using TMS as their CMS use as their DAMS and what their experiences have been with whatever DAMS they currently use. Thank you, Keith Williams Information Systems Manager PHOENIX ART MUSEUM 1625 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE / PHOENIX / AZ / 85004 TEL (602) 307-2056 / PHXART.ORG __ ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l at mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l
[MCN-L] renewals?
I usually get my MCN renewal notices by early June, but have not received it yet. As our fiscal year ends June 30 I am wondering if renewals are late or mine got lost in transit John R. Bedard Director of Information Projects and Services The Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 Phone: 612-870-3268 Fax: 612-870-3004 Email: JBedard at artsmia.org www.artsmia.org www.artsconnected.org
[MCN-L] School Tour Scheduling Software
We use Artifax, which was customized for us for school tours. We do not charge for school tours, so there is no payments and receipts, but I believe that they have that function. Because of the customization we have not been able to upgrade but they have just given us an upgrade path that includes our customization. John R. Bedard Director of Information Projects and Services The Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 Phone: 612-870-3268 Fax: 612-870-3004 Email: JBedard at artsmia.org www.artsmia.org www.artsconnected.org Melissa Johnson MJohnson at historysanjose.org 2/14/2008 6:00 PM Greetings, What do you use to schedule, confirm, track payments and create receipts for school tours? Currently, we use Vista which is way more than we need. Someone please tell me that there is something simpler and cheaper out there. We just updated the program and lost a custom report. We serve approximately 25,000 students a year and need a program to: --Schedule multiple tours and multiple locations on the same day --Generate confirming letters and invoices --Track payments --Generate receipts --Ability to have multiple users Thank you in advance for any suggestions (or commiserations) you may have. --Melissa Melissa Johnson Curator of Interactive Media history|san jos? 408.918.1051 www.historysanjose.org/cannerylife ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l at mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l
[MCN-L] Operations Reports Specialist Position open
The MIA seeks a qualified professional to support the Development division with its fundraising efforts by providing report design and writing in a timely and effective manner. This position is responsible for writing, maintaining and running reports. Requires proficiency in Access Report Writing, knowledge of SQL reporting and VB report design helpful. John R. Bedard Director of Information Projects and Services The Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 Phone: 612-870-3268 Fax: 612-870-3004 Email: JBedard at artsmia.org www.artsmia.org www.artsconnected.org
[MCN-L] no daily digest for a week
I have not received the daily digest for over a week. Have there been no messages posted? John John R. Bedard Director of Information Projects and Services The Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 Phone: 612-870-3268 Fax: 612-870-3004 Email: JBedard at artsmia.org www.artsmia.org www.artsconnected.org
[MCN-L] RFID cards in Museums
We are evaluating the use of RFID cards for members. Has anybody already implemented RFID in their membership cards? If so, would you will be willing to share your experience and how you are using them? Thanks in advance for sharing John John R. Bedard Director of Information Projects and Services The Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 Phone: 612-870-3268 Fax: 612-870-3004 Email: JBedard at artsmia.org www.artsmia.org www.artsconnected.org
[MCN-L] TMS 9.35 and Crystal 11Problems
We have been trying to test TMS 9.35 and Crystal 11 and cannot get Crystal to work with TMS. Has anybody else tried to install TMS 9.35 and Crystal 11? If so, could you share your experience with us? Thanks John R. Bedard Director of Information Projects and Services The Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 Phone: 612-870-3268 Fax: 612-870-3004 Email: JBedard at artsmia.org www.artsmia.org www.artsconnected.org
[MCN-L] Image Server
I don't know the size of your organization, but it sounds like you should investigate Digital Asset Management Systems. There is a wide variety of systems from desktop to enterprise. John Bedard John R. Bedard Director of Information Projects and Services The Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 Phone: 612-870-3268 Fax: 612-870-3004 Email: JBedard at artsmia.org www.artsmia.org www.artsconnected.org mcn-l-request at mcn.edu 10/24/2007 2:00 PM Send mcn-l mailing list submissions to mcn-l at mcn.edu To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://toronto.mediatrope.com/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to mcn-l-request at mcn.edu You can reach the person managing the list at mcn-l-owner at mcn.edu When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of mcn-l digest... Today's Topics: 1. Image Server? (Roger Zender) 2. Re: Image Server? (Jeff Evans) -- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:16:58 -0400 From: Roger Zender rogerzen...@hotmail.com Subject: [MCN-L] Image Server? To: mcn-l at mcn.edu Message-ID: BAY139-DAV278DFF016F01B7B024F0CA0940 at phx.gbl Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; delsp=yes; format=flowed Hi Everyone, I'm looking for suggestions on how your institutions are managing images. I've been looking into Microsoft's Expression Media application, but would like something with a web-based browsing ability. Another requirement is that we don't have to move the files off-site, such as with using something like Flickr. I would like them to sit on our server and be accessible via a web-browser so that we can just link to these images from our website. Any suggestions? Thanks, Roger -- Message: 2 Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:35:06 -0400 From: Jeff Evans jfev...@princeton.edu Subject: Re: [MCN-L] Image Server? To: Museum Computer Network Listserv mcn-l at mcn.edu Message-ID: CF7384EF-96D3-4B72-8EDC-05671F2D24BA at princeton.edu Content-Type: text/plain;charset=US-ASCII;delsp=yes;format=flowed Not a sales pitch, but: My friend runs a company called SeeFile. Its a simple-dimple web or NAS based appliance, that will allow you to link images, and view your files online. Images and metadata only, though. www.seefile.com Jeff Jeffrey Evans Digital Imaging Specialist Princeton University Art Museum 609.258.8579 On Oct 24, 2007, at 2:16 PM, Roger Zender wrote: Hi Everyone, I'm looking for suggestions on how your institutions are managing images. I've been looking into Microsoft's Expression Media application, but would like something with a web-based browsing ability. Another requirement is that we don't have to move the files off-site, such as with using something like Flickr. I would like them to sit on our server and be accessible via a web-browser so that we can just link to these images from our website. Any suggestions? Thanks, Roger ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l at mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l -- ___ mcn-l mailing list mcn-l at mcn.edu http://toronto.mediatrope.com/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l End of mcn-l Digest, Vol 24, Issue 17 *
[MCN-L] Conference Presentations?
Has the date been announced yet when the MCN 2006 presentations will be posted on the MCN web site? John R. Bedard Director of Information Projects and Services The Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 Phone: 612-870-3268 Fax: 612-870-3004 Email: JBedard at artsmia.org www.artsmia.org www.artsconnected.org
[MCN-L] [IT SIG:] Collections Management Software
I would suggest that you come to the MCN conference in Pasadena. There usually are vendors there, and you can network with a number of organizations who use various Collections Management Software packages. John R. Bedard Director of Information Projects and Services The Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 Phone: 612-870-3268 Fax: 612-870-3004 Email: JBedard at artsmia.org www.artsmia.org www.artsconnected.org mcn-l-request at mcn.edu 08/28/06 2:00 PM Send mcn-l mailing list submissions to mcn-l at mcn.edu To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://toronto.mediatrope.com/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to mcn-l-request at mcn.edu You can reach the person managing the list at mcn-l-owner at mcn.edu When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of mcn-l digest... Today's Topics: 1. Re: [IT SIG:] Collections Management Software (Vreeswijk, Jessica RBCM:EX) -- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2006 08:00:01 -0700 From: Vreeswijk, Jessica RBCM:EX jvreesw...@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca Subject: Re: [MCN-L] [IT SIG:] Collections Management Software To: Museum Computer Network Listserv mcn-l at mcn.edu Message-ID: 7722501B7B8B054F91C7975A24C230E0A6E69C at lodge.idir.bcgov Content-Type: text/plain;charset=us-ascii Thank you for the information Cathy! It is much appreciated. Jessica Vreeswijk IT Project Manager, Royal BC Museum (250) 356-0693 jvreeswijk at royalbcmuseum.bc.ca -Original Message- From: mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu [mailto:mcn-l-boun...@mcn.edu] On Behalf Of Cathy Herr Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 3:10 PM To: mcn-l at mcn.edu Subject: Re: [MCN-L] [IT SIG:] Collections Management Software Hi Jessica, We use Cuadra Associates, Inc. STAR/Museums at the Glenbow Museum in Calgary. Our museum collection is comprised of Art, Cultural History, Military History and Ethnology artifacts, and we're very pleased with the way the application handles our data. As Kate noted, setting field standards is an essential element to the usability of your system and information. Cuadra also has a STAR/Archives application - your Archives data would be housed in separate databases, but I know that they have been working on cross-application searching through their STAR Web interface. The Virginia Historical Society uses Cuadra's Museum app, Archives app, and Library app, so they would be a good contact for any additional information. Sincerely, Cathy ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l at mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l -- ___ mcn-l mailing list mcn-l at mcn.edu http://toronto.mediatrope.com/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l End of mcn-l Digest, Vol 4, Issue 16
[MCN-L] Daily Digets
Just received the first daily digest version of the listserv. Was suprised to see that it does not contain some type of summary showing all the postings with subject line. This is the first listserv that I have subscribed to that does not produce a summary document. Can this feature be added? It is very inconvenient to have to open every message individually to see if the subject is of interest to me. John R. Bedard Director of Information Projects and Services The Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 Phone: 612-870-3268 Fax: 612-870-3004 Email: JBedard at artsmia.org www.artsmia.org www.artsconnected.org
