Museums

Scale Models Unlimited Scale Models Unlimited- Provides model making, prototyping and laser cutting services to a broad spectrum of national and international clients. Includes examples of building, mus… Angle Park, Inc. Angle Park, Inc.- Chicago based producers of video and interactive exhibit elements for museums. Contains video samples in QuickTime, Real, and WMP formats. Alusett Systems Alusett Systems- Produces a variety of aluminum alloy modular exhibit and display systems. Brian Dale in 3D Design Blog Brian Dale in 3D Design Blog- Exhibit, fixture, shops, and interior designs. Kubik Kubik- Designs and creates exhibits for the international market. Located in Toronto, Canada, Mount Laurel, New Jersey and Amsterdam, the Netherlands. IBM: Content Manager IBM: Content Manager- Overview of digital multimedia management system from IBM. Re:discovery Software, Inc. Re:discovery Software, Inc.- Complete collections management system, offering a single application for an institution to manage and provide public access to a wide variety of coll… SKINmuseum SKINmuseum- Six purely web-based applications to manage collection information, web publishing, document libraries, media libraries, heritage assets and online stores. The Digital Ark Corporation The Digital Ark Corporation- Provides digital archiving solutions to preserve, manage and share historic collections online, combining digital image capture technologies with inte… galleryManager galleryManager- Web-based system to enter, track and access artwork and artist details, contacts, sales and invoices. Collector Systems Collector Systems- Web-based collection management software for art and other valuables. Monthly subscription, plus additional options such as data backup and website creation. Small Museum Organizer Pro for Windows Small Museum Organizer Pro for Windows- Simple database management software to help small museums, cultural societies and heritage sites to catalogue and inventory collections. Fr… ArtVault Pro Software ArtVault Pro Software- Comprehensive art management software for collectors, institutions, estates, and artists. Based on FileMaker database technology. iPad compatible. Selago Design, Inc. Selago Design, Inc.- Selago Design creates and distributes collections management and web solutions for cultural and natural history collections. Product line includes Mimsy XG, i… Accumulatus Accumulatus- Software created for museums to organize, catalog, manage and share their collections. Free 30-day trial version, free Personal Edition (limited functionality). Full-… ArtStacks ArtStacks- Art management software for galleries, collections and artists, designed exclusively for Apple computers. Links to iPhone and iPad. Museum Archive software project Museum Archive software project- Free collection management software for nonprofits, museums, schools and historical societies. Includes a utility to automatically create a web si… Gallery Systems Gallery Systems- Developer of two collections management products, and web-based software that integrates with its own and other collection management systems to dynamically publi… CollectiveAccess CollectiveAccess- Free, open source collection cataloguing tool and web-based application. Includes online demo. Argus.net Argus.net- Collection management software from Questor. Includes web integration and app builder. Artlid Artlid- A fully web-based art collections management system, comprised of cataloguing, collection/items management, library, and dictionaries modules. Masterpiece Solutions Masterpiece Solutions- Comprehensive, integrated gallery management software. Manages and links inventory and customer information. Supports many POS hardware devices. Automatic w… Minisis Minisis- Integrated collections management software for museums, art galleries, libraries and archives. All products offered in desktop or online format. Vernon Systems Vernon Systems- Collection management software for museums, art galleries and other cultural heritage sites. Artlook Software Artlook Software- System for artists, photographers, galleries, and dealers that assists cataloguing, stock management, sales, and marketing. Museum Collection Management Museum Collection Management- Program using MS access. Includes details of package, database features and contact information. ARTchive ARTchive- Multimedia image database linking images, sounds and movies with curatorial fields for management of object collections. Free demo available versions (Windows and Mac), … Eloquent Systems Eloquent Systems- Application and development tools for managing large collections, used by archives, libraries, businesses, educational institutions and museums. Xebit Xebit- Builds web sites, intranets and kiosks for museums by digitizing archived collections. INCA INCA- Interactive catalogue software designed to replace manual cataloguing procedures in museums. System Simulation Ltd. System Simulation Ltd.- Software engineering company specialising in text and multimedia information systems. A museum information management system is part of their product line. Museum Data Solutions Museum Data Solutions- Develops and builds custom museum software, including online exhibits and collections. Artbase Artbase- Integrated arts management database for artists, galleries, collectors and museums. Online demonstrations. Subscriptions include unlimited support, stand-alone purchase i… AdLib Information Systems AdLib Information Systems- Specializes in museum, library, and archives collection management software. Minaret Minaret- Software to manage diverse collections from Cactus Software. Includes demo software to download and product information. MicroMARC for Integrated Format MicroMARC for Integrated Format- A microcomputer collections management system for use by libraries, archives, special collections, and museums. Artsystems Artsystems- The industry-standard art gallery management software, dedicated to providing art management software and services for the art world. PastPerfect Museum Software PastPerfect Museum Software- Approved by the American Association of State and Local History for museums and historical societies. Collections management for any size museum. KE Software Inc. KE Software Inc.- Developer of the KE Texpress database system, KE Texhtml WWW module, KE EMu (electronic museum management) and LifeData (vital statistics management). Theo Digital Gallery System Theo Digital Gallery System- A secure online service system to help galleries manage their business and web site. Monthly subscription contract. Stamps Are Art Stamps Are Art- Techniques preventing damage. Articles and images of effects due to paper, plastic, light, temperature, humidity, and pollutants. Basic Guidelines for the Care of Special Collections Basic Guidelines for the Care of Special Collections- Care of objects within special collection, with steps for conservation, environment and finding professional assistance. From… The Library of Congress: Care, Handling and Storage of Motion Picture Film The Library of Congress: Care, Handling and Storage of Motion Picture Film- Care, handling and storage of motion picture film including nitrate, acetate and, safety-based film. Bookbinding: A Tutorial Bookbinding: A Tutorial- A tutorial introduction to long-stitch bookbinding, aimed primarily at the preservation of old pulp paperbacks. Fumigation for Insect Control Fumigation for Insect Control- Article on fumigation within museums and art repositories. Managing Pests in Your Collections Managing Pests in Your Collections- A discussion of different pest control techniques. Includes a guide to identification of wood boring beetles. Tidal Wave at Our Shores Tidal Wave at Our Shores- Article on magnetic tape deterioration which appeared in Video Magazine. Textile and Quilt Resources Textile and Quilt Resources- How to store and care for antique quilts, embroidery, rugs, tapestries, and clothing from the Smithsonian. The Ashmolean Museum: Conservation & Prevention The Ashmolean Museum: Conservation & Prevention- Methods for preventing artifact deterioration, including controlling the environment, light levels, pollution monitoring, insect i… The Ashmolean Museum: Deterioration The Ashmolean Museum: Deterioration- Deterioration studies at the Ashmolean Museum. Includes discussions on metals, textiles, ceramics, casts and paper.