[NHCOLL-L:580] Re: databases for small collections

[Doug Yanega]

>Dear SPHNC members,
>
>A few years ago I made a connection with a woman in the Boston area who
>had organized her a catalog of a relatively small collection using
>FileMaker Pro.  I seem to have lost my notes on the conversation I had
>with her.  Does anyone have any ideas, or experience with using
>FileMaker?  Our collection is small (70,000 - 100,000 objects) and we
>want something simple that students can access.  Thank you.

I've designed several collection databases using FileMaker and FileMaker
Pro, including the one we now use for our museum - presently over 16,000
records and counting. One of the easiest relational databases to design and
use, as simple and intuitive as you need it to be. You can't go wrong if
you buy yourself a copy. Other folks may have their favorites, but I like
the ease and flexibility with which you can customize the interface to suit
your needs in FMP.

Peace,


Doug Yanega        Dept. of Entomology         Entomology Research Museum
Univ. of California - Riverside, Riverside, CA 92521
phone: (909) 787-4315 (standard disclaimer: opinions are mine, not UCR's)
           http://insects.ucr.edu/staff/yanega.html
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