It’s been 14 months since I released the basic edition of the Museum Archive software package (www.musarch.com). Despite the fact that (due to the nature of the software) it appeals to a very limited number of users, and despite the fact that many organizations are already using other museum collection management software, there has been a steady number of new users. More than 700 people have downloaded the basic edition, and the feedback I’ve received has been all positive.
I am currently investigating the development of a specialized web server for the Museum Archive database. This server could run on any Windows machine and serve pages over the internet (if you provide an accessible IP address and port) or over a local area network. Check back for more details on my progress.
If you have a Museum Archive software success story that you would like to share, please let me know. Spread the word about the package, and link to the web site if you can. Thanks!