I like this argument You wouldn't put the paper records into the IT department. The database is just a different format of the same information and plan to use it! Eunice Glosson Registrar for Collections & Museums Colonial Williamsburg Foundation ________________________________ From: The Museum System (TMS) Users [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Roberts, Michelle, DCA Sent: Friday, December 15, 2006 1:17 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: TMS management: Registrar or IT? Your question assumes the TMS manager is not the registrar/curator/collections manager! I think in most institutions the computer database manager wears many hats. But I would think the database manager should report to the registration department with close ties to IT. The program is very specific to the departments who use it. And you wouldn't want the TMS manager to be pulled to other IT projects which would most likely happen if they reported to that department. Also, the database is just digital collections records which would fall squarely into the registration department. You wouldn't put the paper records into the IT department. The database is just a different format of the same information. My two cents, Michelle Michelle Gallagher Roberts Chief Registrar Museum of Fine Arts 107 West Palace Avenue Santa Fe, NM 87501 505-476-5066 phone 505-476-5076 fax [log in to unmask] ________________________________ From: The Museum System (TMS) Users [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jeri Moxley Sent: Friday, December 15, 2006 10:52 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: TMS management: Registrar or IT? Hi all, Quick survey for TMS managers: Do you report to Registrar? Collections Management? Curatorial? Information Technology? What are the pros and cons of managing TMS from within each of these different departments? Thanks for any feedback - Happy Holidays! Jeri -------------- Jeri L. Rojas (Moxley) [log in to unmask] TMS Specialist Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum 212-423-3509 Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail, including all attachments is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited unless specifically provided under the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and destroy all copies of this message. -- This email has been scanned by the Sybari - Antigen Email System.