Transfer Collection Records to CollectiveAccess
To improve collections care and management through an updated collections management system.
This project successfully transferred nearly 40,000 records of precious artifacts and captivating photographs from outdated software to an innovative online collections management program. For nearly three decades, the museum diligently recorded artifact details and photograph information on separate computers, using the same outdated software. However, this project merged the two files seamlessly, creating a unified database that is now easily accessible online. Remarkably, within a month of completing the transfer, the old software experienced a catastrophic failure, highlighting the fortunate timing of the project. By averting this disaster, the museum ensured the preservation of over thirty years' worth of records, safeguarding them for future use and making them available to anyone seeking to explore their rich history. With the implementation of the new online program, museum staff can now access records from any location, while selected records are also accessible to members and researchers online.
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$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).
Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org
Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org