The Development of a Coherent Museum Collection Database Management System‐Some Reflections on the Process

ABSTRACT The article describes and reflects the development of a coherent interdisciplinary collection database management system of a large natural history museum. The internal and external requirements were analyzed and informed the technical development of the database. In parallel, staff skills increased and work routines were optimized. User‐centered feedback loops were an important part of the development. However, there are some drawbacks when starting from scratch. In this article, some learnings are shared.