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Ethical Documentation Practices with TMS Collections

Ethical Documentation Practices with TMS Collections

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or restricted materials, managing group-specific access, protecting sensitive media, and updating inappropriate or outdated language.

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Make Museum Documentation More Inclusive with TMS Collections

Make Museum Documentation More Inclusive with TMS Collections

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 […]

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Gallery Systems Launches TMS MediaCapture App to Streamline Collection Photography Workflows

Gallery Systems Launches TMS MediaCapture App to Streamline Collection Photography Workflows

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 […]

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Enhancing Museum Workflows with the TMS Suite

Enhancing Museum Workflows with the TMS Suite

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 […]

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How eMuseum Makes Museum Collections More Accessible

How eMuseum Makes Museum Collections More Accessible

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 […]

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How to Successfully Transition to TMS Collections (or Any New CMS)

How to Successfully Transition to TMS Collections (or Any New CMS)

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.

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Measuring the Success of Your Digital Asset Management (DAM) System

Measuring the Success of Your Digital Asset Management (DAM) System

Once a Digital Asset Management (DAM) system has been successfully implemented, the next critical step is assessing its effectiveness.

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Collective Conversations with Jacob Weber

Collective Conversations with Jacob Weber

Meet Tate’s Collection Systems Manager, Jacob Weber, in our latest installment of CI 2023: Collective Conversations. Just weeks before his Collective Imagination session, Jacob was generous enough to share a look into his role at one of the world's most […]

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Do Museums Need a DAMS?

Do Museums Need a DAMS?

Overwhelmed by your digital assets? Implementing a DAMS could provide the solution Within museum ecosystems, where digital assets are abundant, DAMS can offer considerable benefit. But when allocating yearly budget, museums may face reluctance to invest in the software's implementation […]

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Collections Management Depends on Regular Software Upgrades

Collections Management Depends on Regular Software Upgrades

Upgrading your CMS means better efficiency now and less hassle in the future Museums need the latest tools to manage, preserve, and share their valuable collections. Failing to upgrade collections management software could result in disruptions to institutional budget, workflow, […]

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