Digitization Cataloging Archival Preservation Dissemination Modernization of Museums

Salient Features

• Authentication for DEO, Curator, Final Authority, Administrator
  
• Iterative process and communication mechanism for record preparation designed with CSCW approach (Computer Supported Collaborative Work)
  
• DEO wise monthly, yearly progress statistics
  
• Data entry form with categorization in terms of General Info., Special Info., Internal Info.
  
• Auto-transfer of digitized images
  
• Image catalog with thumbnail preview
  
• Maximum 4 images per records (Auto-integration)
  
• An exclusive image for Inscription
  
• Correct wrongly named / attached images of a record
  
• Preview of published records
  
• Print the preview of a record for manual checking and backup
  
• Support for Devanagiri Text in a selected field
  
• Maintenance of reserved terms
  
• Main Accession Register (MAR) for Storage of Final Records
  
• Searching over the MAR
  
• Execution of Decisions likes Delete, Approve, Publish, Withdraw, Not-to-display
  
• Data Entry Register
  
• Searching the record by date of creation, View all records in database
  
• Subscription Register
  
• Admin. Register for user accounts and rights management
  
• Publish the Virtual Museum on Web
  
• Registration and Authentication for Visitors (Different Subscription Levels)
  
• Basic and Advanced Search for Visitors
  
• Search results with thumbnail preview (page settings)
  
• Access to special info and image downloads based on subscription level
  
• Change password
  
• Security and Protection to digital information
  
• Support for Integration of Artifacts and Manuscripts both
  

Special Aspects:

• CSCW (Computer Supported Collaborative Work) Approach
  
• UCD (User Centred Design) Approach for Interface Design
  
• Low Cost Solution Grounded in Indian Context
  
• Customizable Website
  

Recommended System Requirements:

• Server Hardware:
  
  • Intel Pentium 4, 3GHz or faster processor
    
  • 512 MB to 1GB RAM
    
  • 80 GB SCSI Hard Disk with sufficient free disk space. The disk space requirement may increase in future.
    
  • 10/100 MBPS Ethernet Network card
    
  • Tape Dive with backup software
    
  • 52X write CD-Writer
    
  • Display Card with 32MB display RAM, Capable of displaying True Colors, supporting 1024*768 resolution.
    
  • 17 " Monitor, Capable of displaying True Colors, supporting 1024*768 resolution without flickers.
    

Workstation Hardware:

• Intel Pentium 4, 2.0GHz or faster processor
  
• 256 MB RAM
  
• 20 GB IDE Hard Disk with sufficient free disk space.
  
• 10/100 MBPS Ethernet Network card
  
• Display Card with 32MB display RAM, Capable of displaying True Colors, supporting 1024*768 resolution
  
• 10/100 MBPS Ethernet Network card
  
• 15 " Monitor, Capable of displaying True Colors, supporting 1024*768 resolution without flickers.
  

Operating System and Configurations

For Server: Microsoft Windows 2000 server operating system with adequate number of user licenses.

For Workstations: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional or Microsoft Windows XP Professional. Web Browser Internet Explorer version 6.0 or above with appropriate security patch is required for both Server and Workstation. Also the suitable Spell checker for Internet Explorer Web Browser should be installed.

Note: Ensure that the latest Service packs/ Security updates are installed on the server and workstations. Antivirus Software must be installed and updated regularly.