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Time-Based Media is reshaping museum collections. Learn how the TMS Suite supports cataloguing, preservation, and collaboration for these dynamic works.
This article explores practical strategies for managing culturally and emotionally sensitive records, including flagging sensitive content, adding handling instructions for sacred or restricted materials, managing group-specific access, protecting sensitive media, and updating inappropriate or outdated language.
As you know, museums do far more than house objects. Museums preserve and interpret human culture, history, and identity. As language and societal perspectives evolve, so too must the ways in which collections are documented and described. Updating terminology, acknowledging […]
Gallery Systems is pleased to announce the release of TMS MediaCapture, a new mobile companion app designed to simplify and accelerate object photography workflows. Available with every TMS Media Studio purchase, TMS MediaCapture empowers collections professionals to capture and upload […]
Effective collaboration lies at the heart of successful museum operations. Whether processing new acquisitions, mounting an exhibition, or producing a publication, projects often require coordinated contributions from multiple departments and individuals. Without clear workflows and centralized tracking, essential tasks can […]
While digital engagement is more essential than ever, museums continue to face the technological challenge, and the opportunity, of transforming how visitors interact with collections. For institutions committed to inclusivity, accessibility, and innovation, Gallery Systems’ eMuseum stands out as a […]
Hazardous objects are an unavoidable reality in many science, history, and cultural institutions. Items such as mercury thermometers, arsenic-treated taxidermy, nitrate film, and lead-glazed ceramics present material risks to staff, visitors, and other collection objects. In some museums, hazardous materials […]
If you’re considering a new collections management system (CMS), ensuring you’re set up for success from the start is key to a smooth transition.
Once a Digital Asset Management (DAM) system has been successfully implemented, the next critical step is assessing its effectiveness.
As museums increasingly collaborate on a global scale, the importance of overcoming barriers in collection management becomes ever more evident.
