We use the Suffix field as a modifier for these types of relationships. It prevents numerous various of the same Constituent record.
Examples:
Constituent record = John Doe
Suffixes: Workshop of, Attributed to, School of, etc.

If you build the use of these into all reports and always allow for them if needed, it's a big help.

Also the TMS 2010 Attribution label is a way to go to, if you really need to customize further.

From: The Museum System (TMS) Users [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Lucille Stiger
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 9:03 AM
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Subject: TMS Question: Which is better?

Hi,

The scenario is when you have an artist named John Doe. But you also have a work created by "Circle of John Doe" and "Workshop of John Doe."  What is the best way to handle this in terms of listing the artist in reports and label views:  create separate constituents for Circle of John Doe and Workshop of John Doe, put "Circle of" and "Workhop of" in the prefix field of the artist John Doe when applicable, or create additional roles for "Circle of" and "Workshop of" to be used in place of the role "artist."

Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Lucille

Lucille Stiger
Registrar
Allen Memorial Art Museum
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