[Nhcoll-l] collections based database software

[Thomas J Trombone]

Hi Amanda,

We at AMNH have been using EMu since 2005 in our Division of Vertebrate Zoology. We are currently implementing EMu in two additional divisions, namely Paleontology and Invertebrate Zoology, as well as in our associated cryo-collection facility and our central Registrar's Office. I'd be happy to communicate with you about any specific questions you may have.

Best,
Tom

Thomas J. Trombone | Data Manager | Department of Ornithology
American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th Street | New York, NY 10024-5192
(212) 313-7783 | trombone at amnh.org<mailto:trombone at amnh.org> | http://www.amnh.org/our-research/vertebrate-zoology/ornithology

From: Nhcoll-l <nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu> On Behalf Of Amanda Bremner
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Hello,
We are considering choosing a new database, either EMu by Axiell or Sustain Specify, for our Natural History collections (Zoology, Botany and Mycology, Geology and Paleontology).  The database we currently use was designed for use in libraries (Inmagic DB/TextWorks).

Have any of you recently reviewed these two databases? Would you be willing to share pros and cons, beyond the fact that one is significantly more costly than the other?

Thanks,
Amanda

Amanda Bremner, M.Sc.
Curatorial Assistant/Adjointe à la Conservation des collections
Department of Natural History/ Département d'histoire naturelle
New Brunswick Museum/Musée du Nouveau-Brunswick
277 Douglas Avenue/ 277, avenue Douglas
Saint John, New Brunswick/ Saint John (Nouveau-Brunswick)
Canada E2K 1E5
Tel: 506-643-7670
Amanda.Bremner at nbm-mnb.ca<mailto:Amanda.Bremner at nbm-mnb.ca>  ]


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