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Chris

you may also like to check out Tabularium, a collection management system specifically designed for archives.  See http://tabularium.records.nsw.gov.au/

I would also recommend you have a look at "Keeping Archives 3", produced by the Australian Society of Archivists (ASA) which has a chapter on managing photographs.  See  http://www.archivists.org.au/keeping-archives-3rd-edition.

The ASA also has a special interest group for school archivists which meets regularly in Victoria.  You might like to contact the Office of the ASA for contact details of the special interest group.  The ASA can be contacted on office at archivists.org.au<mailto:office at archivists.org.au> or Phone 1800 622 251 (free call).
cheers

Catherine


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From: can-talk-bounces at collectionsaustralia.net.au [mailto:can-talk-bounces at collectionsaustralia.net.au] On Behalf Of Gorman, Nathaniel
Sent: Wednesday, 22 April 2009 5:03 PM
To: 'Chris Otto'; 'can-talk at collectionsaustralia.net.au'
Subject: Re: [can-talk] Cataloguing software


Chris,

 'ehive' http://ehive.com/ by Vernon Systems http://www.vernonsystems.com/ is well worth a look

I suggest you source a copy of  'Cataloging Cultural Objects: A Guide to Describing Cultural Works and Their Images http://www.vraweb.org/ccoweb/cco/about.html

It's import to be clear about what is being catalogued particularly when cataloguing photographic collections electronically,- Are you interested in cataloguing  the original photograph or its digital image? By asking yourself  'What am I cataloguing? you'll clarify this. Good luck

regards

Nat



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From: can-talk-bounces at collectionsaustralia.net.au [mailto:can-talk-bounces at collectionsaustralia.net.au] On Behalf Of Chris Otto
Sent: Wednesday, 22 April 2009 3:54 PM
To: 'can-talk at collectionsaustralia.net.au'
Subject: Re: [can-talk] Cataloguing software

Like Roy Arnott recently, I am looking for a software application for our very new and quite small (but hopefully growing) school archive.
Roy reported he'd had a good response and I'm hoping members of the list will be kind enough to help me too. Currently I am investigating FileMaker Pro.
We have an extensive photo collection and I also need to find out how best to catalogue these (as well as being able to retrieve them).
Being an inexperienced novice, I'd appreciate any help.
Chris Otto
Publications Coordinator

Luther College
Plymouth Rd
CROYDON HILLS    Vic  3136
Ph: (03) 9724 2022
Fax: (03) 9724 2007


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