Alyssa: We conducted a similar search to solve many of your same problems. We were in the process of purchasing TMS (The Museum System) for collections management and discovered that the same company has a product, TMS Light, that we have found to be quite suitable. We have developed protocols to maintain consistency throughout the organization, and, although still in the initial phase of entering data-this system is handling the images very well.
Janet Janet S. Manahan | Assistant to the Director Worcester Art Museum | 55 Salisbury Street | Worcester, MA 01609 T: 508-799-4406 | F: 508-793-4403 | E: janetmanahan at worcesterart.org -----Original Message----- From: mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu [mailto:mcn-l-boun...@mcn.edu] On Behalf Of Alyssa Rosso Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 2:52 PM To: mcn-l at mcn.edu Subject: [MCN-L] Photo Management Methods We are undergoing the process of managing our images and photos throughout the organization. In addition to digitally cataloguing our museum's collection, we are also looking to organize all of the museum's photography. This includes publicity images of the museum, visitors, and exhibitions for the communications, development, and education departments as well. Right now we run into the problem of images being separated from their photo captions. Images of traveling exhibitions are being duplicated throughout departments, which takes up space on the server. Sometimes the images are altered in ways that are inconsistent with our lending contracts so we need a way to preserve them. We have no consistent or centralized filing system or naming convention throughout the entire organization. I hoping to know what has worked for other organizations. Do you have standard photo storage requirements that you use throughout the organization? What are they? What about photo management software such as Cumulus? What are the pros and cons of that? Thanks! I look forward to receiving your feedback. Alyssa --- Alyssa Rosso Public Relations Coordinator TACOMA ART MUSEUM 1701 Pacific Avenue Tacoma, Washington 98402 T: 253.272.4258 x3002 F: 253.627.1898 www.TacomaArtMuseum.org Become a Member <http://www.tacomaartmuseum.org/page.asp?view=190> 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
