At the UVic Archives, we use FileMaker Pro 3.0 (Mac) for all our archival
needs. We have 3 separate databases: Accessions/Donors, RAD descriptions,
and our Directory of Records (DOR) to manage active university records.
Someday I'll link the Accessions db and the RAD db, but I'm not ready for
that yet. The DOR database is mounted in a FileMaker Pro 4.0 version on a
server for a searchable web version. You can view it on our website at.
http://gateway2.uvic.ca/archives/archives.html
Click on: "UVic Directory of Records - Online Database"
In true Mac fashion, I have found FileMaker incredibly user-friendly in all
its functions, including design, layout, input and retrieval of complex
archival information. I'd be happy to send you a copy of our file structure
if you would find it useful.
Jane Turner (ex-Ontarian)
>Lewith,
>
>We use FileMaker for some functions in our organization and I am
>planning to use it for our new Archives database. I'd be happy to
>dialogue with you on the subject. Call me.
>
>Jim Craig
>James D. Craig
>Archivist
>The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada
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>905-542-7400
>
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>> From: Leith Peterson
>> Reply To: A forum for discussion for the Archives Assoc. of
>> Ontario
>> Sent: Saturday, April 8, 2000 9:01 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: FileMaker Pro
>>
>> Apologies for cross postings
>>
>> I would like to know who uses FileMaker Pro (FMP) in their archives
>> and in what capacity. I am aware of Kenneth Breau's application of
>> FMP for the photo collection at the Université of Moncton Archives,
>> due to his posting on the listserv on March 23/00. Also, I know the
>> JJ Talman Regional Collection, University of Western Ontario, has
>> recently started using FMP for their photo and postcard collections.
>> I have developed records retention schedules with FMP. Has anyone
>> made up an actual inventory or finding aid with this software? Has
>> anyone used it on a Mac? Any cross-platform (PC/Mac) experiences
>> with FMP? Pls advise. Thanks.
>>
>> Leith Peterson, Archives Consultant
>> London, Ontario
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>>
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Jane Turner, University Archivist
University Archives
University of Victoria Libraries
P.O. Box 1800 STN CSC
Victoria, BC V8W 3H5
Tel: (250) 721-8258 Fax: (250) 721-8215
http://uviclib.uvic.ca/archives/archives.html
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