Collections Inventory Phase 9

Short term goal achieved. Staff is able to easily locate information and photographs for users and researchers upon request. Staff finds it physically easier to retrieve information from an organized file system. Clear, concise labels aid in visual retrieval. Staff uses the digital finding aid on their desktop for look-ups, research and to answer questions from Board members, visitors, callers and researchers. They easily retrieve exactly what is requested or needed in the "Polish People", flat file or Heritage Books file cabinets. This goal was achieved because there was a solid work plan and the project team (project director, volunteers and consultant) worked well together to achieve the stated project goals.

Intermediate goal of having a standard museum registration system was achieved because there was a qualified, experienced Professional Museum Registrar involved in the project. The museum meets professional standards for the documentation of museum collections. "Polish People" family archival collections, historical photographs and archival documents are associated with donor, provenance and transactions involving it, both in the digital PastPerfect record and in paper registration files that include donation, accession and gift receipts.