How do collections management systems (CMS) and DAMS work together?

Within museums, DAMS and CMS functionality often overlaps. However, there are key differences that sets these two systems apart. A CMS primarily supports the management of collections data, relevant to objects, collections, exhibitions, loans, shipping, insurance, and so forth. On the flip side, a DAMS provides storage and care for digital assets and their related READ MORE

How do collections management systems (CMS) and DAMS work together?

Why do museums need a DAMS?

The creation and use of digital assets is an ongoing challenge for many museums. New assets are generated often through collections management processes—such as media accompanying new acquisitions, updated photography for collection objects, and imaging from conservation reports. But these assets are also created and used by many other departments in your institution, including: Curatorial READ MORE

Why do museums need a DAMS?

What is digital asset management software for museums (DAMS)?

Within museums or other institutions that steward collections, digital asset management software (DAMS) enables the preservation and management of digital assets. Just as a CMS is software for collections data, a DAMS delivers targeted care for digital assets by supporting their cataloguing, creation, storage, retrieval, and protection. For a museum, implementing a DAMS can improve READ MORE

What is digital asset management software for museums (DAMS)?

Will conservation documentation software help our museum streamline workflows?

If your museum has an in-house conservation department, it does need and will benefit greatly from the use of museum conservation documentation software. Implementing TMS Conservation Studio will help streamline workflows and organize conservation processes in one central, secure place. Conservators can easily and effectively manage media, conservation reports, research, publications, notes, and other collections READ MORE

Will conservation documentation software help our museum streamline workflows?

Do we have to be using TMS Suite to get TMS Conservation Studio?

No, you can purchase a premium package of Conservation Studio that allows you to use Conservation Studio as a stand-along conservation software solution. As with all Conservation Studio implementations, the solution leverages a single database for access to conservation management and documentation.

Do we have to be using TMS Suite to get TMS Conservation Studio?

Is TMS Conservation Studio cloud-based conservation documentation software?

Conservation Studio is part of the web-based TMS Suite of collections care software. It is cloud-based and can be securely hosted by Gallery Systems for you with Managed Hosting at an additional cost. This service also includes nightly backups, scheduled updates, database health monitoring, and all system administration duties required to ensure the safety and READ MORE

Is TMS Conservation Studio cloud-based conservation documentation software?

What is the best museum conservation software?

The best museum conservation software is one that can seamlessly integrate with your collections management systems and software. Gallery Systems created TMS Conservation Studio as part of an ecosystem of museum software which addresses all the needs that collections institutions have. TMS Suite includes the core collections management software of TMS Collections and integrates that READ MORE

What is the best museum conservation software?
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