Get Pastperfect 5.0 Data Entry Form - Objects Catalog (history) Object Id

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of how to accurately complete the PastPerfect 5.0 Data Entry Form for cataloging objects in a history collection. By following these detailed steps, users will be equipped to enter all necessary information effectively.

Follow the steps to accurately complete the form online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it for editing.
2. Begin by entering the object name in the designated field. This title should succinctly describe the item being cataloged.
3. In the 'Form Completed by' section, fill in your name to acknowledge who is responsible for the completion of the form.
4. Provide any other names associated with the object in the 'Other Name' section if applicable.
5. Record the form completion date to indicate when this document was filled out.
6. In the 'Collection' field, specify the collection to which the object belongs to maintain organizational clarity.
7. Include any other identification numbers in the 'Other#' and 'Old#' fields that may be relevant for cataloging.
8. Input the accession or loan number in the 'Accession/Loan#' field to track the object's acquisition.
9. Select the appropriate category and subcategory for the object from the provided options, which helps in systematic organization.
10. Enter the accession or loan date to document when the item was received or cataloged.
11. Document how the object was received in the 'Received as' field, including details on the source and credit line.
12. Provide information on who approved and cataloged the item in the designated fields for 'Approved by' and 'Cataloged by.'
13. Fill out the 'Received date' and 'Cataloged date' to track timelines accurately.
14. Specify the home location of the object within the collection environment.
15. Enter the year range relevant to the object’s historical context.
16. Indicate the status in the 'Status by' field and provide the date of that status.
17. Fill in the title, creator, and description of the object, which provides essential details for cataloging.
18. Incorporate all measurements including height, length, diameter, weight, width, depth, circumference, and count by filling out the respective fields.
19. Add notes related to dimensions in the 'Dim Notes' section if additional explanation is needed.
20. Complete fields regarding collection details, material, events of usage, ownership, inscriptions, provenance, condition, and value, ensuring thorough documentation.
21. After filling in all required fields, review your entries for accuracy before proceeding to save, download, print, or share the completed form as necessary.

Complete the PastPerfect 5.0 Data Entry Form directly online to ensure effective cataloging of your historical objects.