We're facing the same problem here as well. We have 1059 Object Packages, with 487 set to Global. I've recently sent a list of Object Packages to each user (where that user is listed as the owner), asking users to identify packages aren't required any more. They're given the option to keep, delete or archive the package. If a package is archived, the owner is changed to "ARCHIVED" and Global is set to 0. (We have since archived 238 packages, and deleted 50 packages - and we're not finished cleaning up yet). We're thinking about asking users to add notes to all packages, including what the Object Package is and when it will expire (therefore deleteable). As to a naming convention, we do not have one, although I encourage users to prepend their initials to the name so they can quickly identify their own packages. I also mention to Bob Farrell that I think Object Packages should be organized like Reports are organized, so that we don't end up with one continuous list of them. I'm hoping this becomes a feature in an upcoming release. Chad Petrovay | Collections Database Administrator MIM-Musical Instrument Museum | 4725 E. Mayo Boulevard | Phoenix, AZ 85050 480.478.6000 main | 480.478.6058 direct | 480.471.8690 fax | www.themim.org Blog: www.petrovay.com/tmsblog From: The Museum System (TMS) Users [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jeanne Noonan Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 10:39 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Object Package Names Hello all- Does anyone out there have naming conventions or standards for object package titles? I, and my users, are tired of looking at a long and disjointed list. I've come up with a few ideas, but I'd love to hear what everyone else does! Thanks in advance, Jeanne ************************* Jeanne Noonan Associate Registrar Chrysler Museum of Art 245 West Olney Road Norfolk, VA 23510-1509 Phone 757-333-6275 Fax 757-664-6201 http://www.chrysler.org/ FREE ADMISSION to our permanent galleries!