Let's create your first Entry!
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Click the orange circle +
“Create Entry” button in the lower-right corner.
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You can create an Entry with a photo, a file (PDF, Microsoft Word, Excel, audio, video), or without media. You can use a photo you’ve already taken or, if you're using a smartphone or tablet with a camera feature, you can take a new photo. Photos and files can always be added later!
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Add a name or title to the Entry. If you wish, you may also add a description of the Entry in the field below the photo or file. When you are done, click "Next" in the upper-right corner.
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Choose the classification best suited for this Entry. The classification you select will determine the data field properties that will be available to describe this item. Many of the classifications have sub-classifications below them — you can choose the more general classification or a more specific sub-classification. Once you have chosen a classification, click “Done” in the upper-right corner.
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Continue to edit the Entry and proceed through the data Entry fields as far as you want. The Name/Title field is the only required field. All other information is optional, so only enter as much additional information as you wish. You can always go back and edit your Entry to add more.
- When you are done, click “Create” in the upper-right corner. You will return to the thumbnail view, with your new Entry displayed.
Cataloging new acquisitions is not always a straight-forward process. Many museums have backlogs of objects that need to be cataloged and objects that do not have any documentation related to its acquisition. To find some tips on managing this process, check out our MasterIt Resources below.
MasterIt Resources
“Cataloging Your Collections Backlog”
"Tracking ‘Found in Collections’ Objects with CatalogIt"