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Re: Recto/Verso Objects
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Danielle Uchitelle <[log in to unmask]>
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The upcoming new version of TMS, 9.38, has new functionality that addresses exactly this situation.  Using the new Inseparable Object feature you can create tightly linked object records for inseparable objects such as recto/verso, artist's sketchbooks, etc.  These linked records behave exactly as their real-world counterparts do: for example, when you move the verso, the recto is automatically moved as well; you create a loan record for the entire inseparable object but can chose to exhibit the verso alone, the recto alone, or both; the objects share many attributes, such as ex-collection constituents (if you owned one side, you owned the other), but you can maintain separate conservation history for either side;  etc.

 

Look for a GS webinar on Inseparable Objects in late August or early September.  In the meantime feel free to forward any questions you may have.  Thanks.

 

Danielle Uchitelle

 

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Gallery Systems
261 W. 35th Street
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From: The Museum System (TMS) Users [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Alexis Lenk
Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 12:14 PM
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Subject: Recto/Verso Objects

 

Hello,

 

I am wondering if anyone can share how they treat recto/verso objects in TMS (e.g. two drawings - one on each side of a single sheet of paper). We have done it a few different ways and are looking to standardize our rules if possible.

 

Does anyone use: a single record with the information for both drawings crammed in? components? two separate records linked together (or to a third parent r/v record)?

 

The advantages to having 2 distinct records seems to be better management of the cataloguing data of each drawing, with the ability to attach specific images to that data. The advantages to having a single record seem to be better management of conservation reports, managing locations and loans, etc.

 

Thanks for any thoughts.

 

Alexis Lenk

Coordonnatrice, Documentation des collections

Centre Canadian d'Architecture

Montréal, Québec

(514) 939-7000 ext. 1520

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