[MassHistPres] Hist Comm. Computer programs

[Lynn & Peter Smiledge]

I would recommend PastPerfect museum software for cataloging the history
collection. It has broad capability, is economical, and seems to be the
national standard for small museums and collections.

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From: masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu
[mailto:masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu] On Behalf Of Danielle Fisher
Sent: Friday, January 26, 2007 12:43 PM
To: masshistpres at cs.umb.edu
Subject: [MassHistPres] Hist Comm. Computer programs

The Bellingham Historical Commision is going to be receiving a new computer
within the next month. One of our members posed the question as to what
software programs other commisions use besides the standard MSword. 
  Our commision puts out a quarterly town history booklet so will be
purchasing either Quark xpress or Adobe Pagemaker. Currently they use a
typewriter and literally cut and paste it together before delivering to the
printer. 
  The commission also maintains a town history museum located in what was
originally the towns 2nd library (the 1st was located in the house that sits
across from it). We will need a program to maintain the contents and
historical nature of each item for easy retrieval as everything is
maintained in a vertical file and the curators head. :) His knowledge is
amazing.
   
  Does anyone use other programs besides the two mentioned above? Is there a
program we should purchase in addition to the standard software? Thank you.
   
  Danielle Fisher
  Bellingham Ma

 
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