We are at the beginning of a project to catalogue a series of archives and artefacts relating to Heathrow Airport which is connected to the creation of an exhibition of the material here at the University of West London. The project is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Heathrow Airport and the University of West London.
The University would like to purchase a collections management system in order to catalogue the material and make it assessable to the public. The collection management system would be required to catalogue archives to recognised standards, alongside a series of artefacts. The catalogue would eventually be available to view on the University’s website. The University wishes to build on the existing collections by acquiring further archive collections in the future.
We are in the early stages of looking for a suitable product so are looking at different budget options. However the University is looking to acquire a product as soon as possible.
It would be useful to hear from other institutions who have recently acquired a collections management system for a small collection of archives & museum items. Any suggestions of products suitable for both archives and artefacts, or general ideas and advice are warmly welcomed.
Best wishes,
Anne-Marie Purcell
Archivist
University of West London
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