FAQ
Who is Museum Data Solutions (MDS)?
MDS is a division of Counting Opinions (SQUIRE) Ltd. (CO). Since 2004, CO has been delivering data capture and report output services (SaaS) to the library association and broader library sectors. CO is now extending its solutions, refined by over a decade of experience, to the museum sector.
How customizable is the MDS platform?
No two museums approach their data needs in the same way and as such, the MDS platform is fully customizable. The MDS platform is designed so that all aspects of a museum’s data management needs can be accommodated, including support for multiple languages and currencies, if required.
What data collection frequency is available?
Data can be captured in whole or in part monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually. Note: The capture and integration of real-time data is currently in field trials.
Does the MDS platform support the capture and management of both quantitative and qualitative data?
Yes.
Would we be able to employ the MDS platform to streamline Directory management?
Yes.
Can the MDS platform accommodate/integrate Third-Party Data?
Yes. Third-party summary data can be easily integrated within the MDS platform...thereby simplifying data collection and enabling more holistic museum views and, by doing so on a single data platform, simplifies and streamlines data management processes.
Why should I consider employing a data platform solution that is currently widely used in the Library sector?
Libraries are dynamic and complex organizations...each with its own unique organizational and data ecosystem. As such, our data platform has been designed to be highly configurable to easily morph to meet a wide range of needs.
What is the MDS development strategy?
We treat each subscriber as a partner. A partner whose feedback, aggregated with other subscribers, determines ongoing development priorities and drives our corporate culture of "continuous improvement".
How will my data be managed?
The MDS data service is fully hosted (including a dedicated portal) with subscriber data stored on MDS servers located in a fully managed, 24x365 world-class data facility. Access to data is limited and unique to each, individual user based on their needs.