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Pratt Institute created a new MS degree in 2015, Museums and Digital Culture. Course options include Information Technologies, Collection Cataloging, Art Documentation, Linked Open Data, Digital Asset Management, and Metadata Design.

Grace Pamperien
Collections Information Coordinator

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR 72712

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From: The Museum System (TMS) Users [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Mahdi, Fatima
Sent: Tuesday, November 3, 2020 2:42 PM
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Subject: How to become a museum database admin?

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Hello, TMSers!

I am going to be giving a career chat for my museum's staff forum on Friday, and I am anticipating the question: "Gosh, your life just sounds so glamorous. How can I become a TMS administrator?"

I fell into this career by accident. But if you really did want to build a career as a museum database administrator, how would you do that in 2020? I automatically think of LIS programs, which are so good on technology, cataloging, and records management, but are there other programs or certificates outside general Museum Studies that combine collections management and technology? I'm interested in how some of the younger folks got into this career track.

Thanks!

Fatima

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Fatima Mahdi
Collections Information Specialist/TMS

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23220-4007
T 804.340.1443

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