[BCMA] Suggestions for Replacing Database System

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

I'm still a strong proponent of MS Access as a flexible, customizable local
database. The links to other Office programs make it very  powerful.

That being said there are many cloud based online systems availble now that
offload support work to someone else (with some loss of flexibility

Good luck, and please call if you have questions.

Cliff Quinn
IT Manager
 -------- Original Message --------  Subject: Question for the Listserve  Date:
Thu, 11 Jul 2013 10:15:42 -0700

 I am looking for input in regards to replacing a database system for our
Natural History Museum at Vancouver Island University.  Currently we use
the free program –Biota—however find it is getting archaic with the newer
operating systems as well as not the easiest to introduce new users too.****

We are interested in finding what is working well in smaller museums (we
have under 10,000 items in our collection), affordable and with good
support.****

I appreciate any and all input.****

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Thanks for your time,****

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*Sarah Greenway*****

*Technician*****

*Vancouver Island University *****

*Resource Management Officer Technology (RMOT) Diploma***

*Bachelor of Natural Resource Protection (BNRP) Degree*****

*Faculty of Science and Technology*****

*900 Fifth Street, Nanaimo BC,  V9R 5S5*****

*Phone:  (250)753-3245    Local  2453*****

*Fax:  (250) 740-6482*****

*www.viu.ca/rmot*****

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