Why choose Victorian Collections?

Why choose Victorian Collections?

Victorian Collections is a free, web-based collection management system and online portal to the collections held by community groups across Victoria. Developed and maintained by the Australian Museums and Galleries Association Victoria and Museums Victoria, Victorian Collections provides both an online platform and program of training and support across metropolitan and regional Victoria.

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Learn more about becoming a Victorian Collections contributor at https://victoriancollections.net.au/about/become-a-contributor.

1. IT’S FREE
There is no cost to become a Victorian Collections contributor, or to use the VC public website.
 
2. UNLIMITED USERS
There is no limit to the number of cataloguers on your organisation’s page at any one time.
 
3. NO OBSOLESCENCE
As a web-based system, you’ll never have to install or upgrade software; in turn, VC will never have compatibility issues with your device.
 
4. DATA SECURITY
Data is stored securely by Museums Victoria, at no cost to users.
 
5. UNLIMITED STORAGE
There is no limit to the amount of data you can store on Victorian Collections, saving you server space at your organisation.
 
6. ONLINE PUBLICATION
Online publication is a free feature of Victorian Collections. You can easily publish your collection online, whilst choosing to keep some records private. You can also use our API to surface content on your own website!
 
7. COMMUNITY
Victorian Collections has over 650 active organisational users across Victoria, meaning you’ll be part of a strong community of users.
 
8. SUPPORT
The Victorian Collections team provides user support through our online Helpdesk, five days a week and we have regular training opportunities available in person and online.