Case Study: Temple B’rith Kodesh enriches documentation, accessibility, and security with CatalogIt

Going Digital Enriches Documentation, Enables Accessibility and Creates Security

Temple B’rith Kodesh, a synagogue in Rochester, New York, possessed a significant collection of nearly 1,000 Judaica objects but faced the challenge of moving its entirely manual, paper-based records to a digital system. They needed a collections management solution that was easy to use and could enrich their documentation with detailed information about each piece. The vendor CatalogIt provided its Museum product to help them digitize their collection.

By implementing CatalogIt, the temple successfully transitioned to digital records, which enabled them to create a formal collections management plan for the first time and vastly improve their documentation with detailed provenance and historical data. The solution made the collection more accessible for education and helped the committee categorize their holdings more effectively. As a result, CatalogIt helped Temple B’rith Kodesh focus on what was truly important for each object and manage future donations with greater accuracy.

Temple B’rith Kodesh

Marjorie Searl

Research Curator