System Simulation

Get the best out of your collection with CollectionsIndex+, System Simulation’s collection management system, for your objects, archives, books, images and digital assets. Spectrum, ISAD(G) and MARC 21 compliant. Professional-strength, volunteer-friendly.

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Based in Clerkenwell, London, System Simulation has over 30 years experience in providing collections management systems for heritage institutions. Developed with British Museum, V&A and other leading institutions to meet the needs of collections large and small. Includes powerful workflow and reporting features to support loans, location moves and other tasks.

CollectionsIndex+ is designed for use with different types of collections, each compliant with relevant professional standards:

  • Archives (ISAD(G) and ISAAR(CPF))
  • Books (MARC21)
  • Museum Objects (Spectrum)

System Simulation is a founding member of the Collections Trust’s Spectrum Partners scheme. CollectionsIndex+ includes a full set of procedure records, based on the Spectrum procedures, which enable users to record and manage tasks carried out with collections, such as acquisition, loans and conservation.

AssetIndex+, our Digital Assets Management System, facilitates professional digital asset cataloguing, management and digital preservation. This integrates seamlessly with CollectionsIndex+.

We understand the importance of making collections and their stories accessible online.
Our CollectionsOnline sites are configured to match your branding and existing web-presence. Alternatively, if you choose to use your in-house team or a third party web design agency we can supply an API to make your CollectionsIndex+ records available online, through in-gallery kiosks or on platforms for users’ own devices.

Our professional support and training ensures that you get the most out of your system. We provide training while setting up your system, as well as giving access to user manuals, video tutorials and support from our team. Additional or refresher training sessions can be booked at any time.

We can also provide hosting on our managed hosting platform.

Exclusively for AIM members

Free training session if the system is ordered (available only to AIM members).

Contact

Richard Beales

020 7836 7406

[email protected]

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