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Target market
academics
Target market
Why We're Great >
academics
Target market
Why We're Great >
academics
Target market
Why We're Great >
academics
Target market
Why We're Great >
academics
Target market
Why We're Great >
academics
Target market
Why We're Great >
academics
TMS
The Museum System (TMS) suite is a collection of private, downloadable collection management softwares developed by Gallery Systems. TMS Collections is the primary software in the suite. TMS Collections is made up of seven modules: Objects, Bibliography, Exhibitions, Loans, Media, Constituents, and Sites.
Licensing
Single or unlimited user licenses are available to purchase with a one-time fee.
Licensing
System
Requirements
Requires Windows 7 or higher, two servers, dual core and quad core processors, 512 MB display memory, and 100 GB hard disk space.
System Requirements
Usability
User-friendly, but is training recommended.
Advanced knowledge necessary for installation.
Free tech support.
Usability
Administration
Comprehensive access controls and security settings. Loan management tools. Exhibition management and design tools. Pre-configured reports and custom report building services.
Administration
Content
Management
Complies with most metadata standards. Supports 120 file formats. Digital asset and rights management. Data import and export. Multilingual cataloging.
Content Management
Target Market
Museums and other GLAM institutions.
Target Market
Public Access
TMS suite includes eMuseum, a web-publishing software.
eMuseum contains tools for incorporating user-generated content.
eMuseum requires an additional license and one-time fee.
Public Access
Platform
Local and web-based hosting.
Mobile hosting available through RDP.
Cloud hosting and back-ups available.
Platform
Project Examples
The imai Foundation: preserved and catalogued their Time Based Media collection.
Click here for more details and further project examples.
Project Examples
The Museum System (TMS) is a popular CMS (collection management system) software choice for many museums and other GLAM institutions. TMS software knowledge and experience is able to travel with professionals as they change positions and institutions. Additionally, the eMuseum Network grants access for search and retrieval function across the databases of all participating institutions.
The TMS suite contains dedicated platforms and tools for all aspects of managing a museum collection. TMS Suite, in addition to TMS Collections and eMuseum, includes the software programs: TMS Conservation Studio, TMS Media Studio, TMS Audit Manager, and TMS Barcode Manager. The software in the suite may be purchased as a whole or individually.
The software is pricey and requires extensive hardware. Additionally, installation and maintenance for TMS requires more advanced technological skills. Therefore, TMS may not be the best fit for an institution with a smaller budget and staff. The Museum System is a smart choice for any institution (with an ample budget) looking for a comprehensive, sophisticated, and trusted CMS software.
Additional information can be found at http://ideas.gallerysystems.com/About-TMS-Collections.html and https://collectionstrust.org.uk/software/tms/
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