We also follow the same system (location, object status & checkbox). Our numbering format is V + YYYY + sequential number. For example, V2016.8.

 

CG

 

Christina Gibbs

Collections Database Manager

 

Detroit Institute of Arts

5200 Woodward Avenue│Detroit, MI

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Hello Abby,

 

We use a sequential numbering system of a 8 digit number - 00000001. This does mean that we do not have part numbers and each separate object is given a separate number and we then rely heavily on the object links in TMS. Our virtual numbers therefore just have a V prefix denoting an imposed group record and all associated objects are linked as children.

 

We have repurposed a checkbox at the top of the object data entry screen to denote Virtual object and use a current location and object status to clearly identify a record as Virtual. In hindsight probably a bit of overkill but in keeping with consistency all records need an object status, location and an object number so the checkbox is probably the one that could be discontinued.

 

 

 

Rhondda

 

 

Rhondda Orchard

 

Managing Registrar, Collection Management and Database

Australian National Maritime Museum

www.anmm.gov.au

Phone (02) 9298 3736

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Subject: Virtual Object Numbering Systems

 

Hello All,

 

Would anyone be willing to share their numbering systems for virtual objects? It's not something we've really dealt with here and I'd like to know how some others are handling it before I try to write a style guide for it. We currently use a tripartite numbering system (2017.001.001) and use lower case letters in the case of components (2017.001.002-a).

 

Thank you for any help.

 

Best,

Abby

 

 

Abby Dunham, Collections Manager

Wilson Museum

P.O. Box 196

Castine, ME 04421

 

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Rhondda Orchard
Managing Registrar, Collection Database and Documentation
 
Australian National Maritime Museum
Darling Harbour
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