TORONTO, March 23, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gallery Systems is pleased to welcome the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) as the newest member of its TMS user community. Among the world's leading museums of natural history and world cultures, the ROM will utilize Gallery Systems' TMS collection management software for its over six million objects.
"It is our great privilege to embark on this relationship with the ROM," says Jay Hoffman, CEO, Gallery Systems. "As the largest field research center and natural history museum in Canada, the ROM presents an exciting opportunity for us, and we are dedicated to supporting the ROM in managing their collection and sharing it with the community."
TMS is the foremost collection management software in the world for museums and other cultural institutions. Created with a focus on ease-of-use, TMS gives clients an in-depth view into all aspects of their collection. This includes object, exhibition, shipping, loan, media, conservation, and insurance management. TMS integrates with Gallery Systems' eMuseum software, which can allow the ROM to easily publish their collections online.
"With 100 years of history behind the museum, we are looking forward to working with Gallery Systems to manage and share our vast collection as we move into our next century," says Mark Engstrom, Senior Curator and Deputy Director of Collections & Research, ROM. "We believe that Gallery Systems provides the knowledge and support needed to best help us showcase our collection, and that the ROM provides an outstanding opportunity for them to showcase the capability of their outstanding software."
Gallery Systems offers a suite of services that can help clients better manage their collections, such as data conversion, hosting, IT consulting and hands-on training.
About Gallery Systems
The ROM joins over 800 clients worldwide who manage their collections using Gallery Systems' products, including more than 20 other Ontario-based clients. For over 30 years, Gallery Systems' collection management and web publishing software has been the leading choice of the finest cultural institutions worldwide, from private collections and museums, to corporate and school archives.