Is a data migration required?
Other than to move data from three specific formatted fields in the Bibliography module (Notes, Citation, Physical Description), no data migration is required.
Will my reports work in TMS Collections?
TMS Collections supports Crystal Reports and SQL Server Reporting Services. Customized reports will have to be verified during the migration project. Gallery Systems is available to help with this as part of the TMS Collections services implementation.
Are you going to stop supporting TMS?
We will not stop developing and supporting TMS.
What will the learning curve be like for TMS Collections?
Although TMS Collections has a different user interface and greater flexibility, the underlying database structure is the same as TMS. Many configurations, including setting user permissions, building DataViews and ListViews, and configuring fields for search are done the same way as now in TMS, and many features are similar. TMS Collections has an intuitive interface READ MORE
How does moving to TMS Collections affect our eMuseum site?
eMuseum can be configured to work with TMS Collections or with traditional TMS.
Does TMS Collections use a concurrent license model?
Yes. You will be given the same number of licenses you currently have with TMS at no charge.
Will our maintenance fees increase if we switch to TMS Collections?
Transitioning to TMS Collections will not affect your maintenance fees. You will continue to pay the same maintenance rate as you currently do for TMS, unless you purchase additional licenses when you move to TMS Collections.
How much setup and training will we need?
Each institution is different. Depending on the size of the collection and the extent to which you’ve used various features within TMS, you may need more or fewer services days for TMS Collections installation, setup, and training. For budgeting purposes, you should estimate 7 days of services at our standard daily rate of $1900 USD READ MORE
How much does TMS Collections cost?
TMS Collections is a free upgrade included as part of your TMS annual maintenance package. In addition to free access to the software, there are setup and training services as well as hardware that will need to be in your budget.
What does the product roadmap look like?
TMS Collections 1.0 includes modules for Objects, Constituents, Media, Exhibitions, Loans, Bibliography, and Sites. TMS Collections 2.0 includes modules for Events, Shipping, and Insurance. TMS Collections 3.0 is in development. TMS Collections 2.0 doesn't replicate all existing TMS features; for example, Location and Movement is simpler and not all TMS search features are implemented yet. READ MORE