Vernon User Group (VUG) Australasia 2021

  Our Vernon User Group (VUG) is going online again! We would love for you to join us during the week of the 1st of November for a range of panels, speakers, feature request discussions, and company updates about past and present development. The opening and closing sessions will comprise of what we normally cover […]

Webinar: Explore VUG panels

Register below for a free 45 minute webinar on VUG panels in Vernon This webinar will cover some practical things you can do in Vernon CMS based on our VUG topics this year. This includes managing deaccessions, hazards, and queering the database. This free webinar will be on Thursday 11th of November 2021 - the […]

Webinar: Images in Vernon CMS

Register below for a free 45 minute webinar on images in Vernon This webinar will cover adding an image to a record, image folder management and naming, fixing broken images, and more! This free webinar will be on Thursday 2nd of December 2021. Webinar times are location specific: Australia, 11am (GMT+11/AEST, Sydney) New Zealand, 1pm […]

Webinar: Locations

Register for a free 45 minute webinar on Locations Locations are an essential part of managing your collections in Vernon CMS. In this webinar we will look at all the ways you can move an object or packing unit and update your locations. This webinar will be free on Thursday 3rd of February 2022. Webinar […]

Webinar: Cataloguing

Register for a free 45 minute webinar on Cataloguing Cataloguing is the essence of managing your collections in Vernon CMS. In this webinar we will look at different types of fields, creating an object record, creating a person record, and data entry shortcuts. This webinar will be free on Thursday 3rd of March 2022. Webinar […]

Webinar: Reporting

Register for a free 45 minute webinar on Reporting Our next webinar is going to take a tour of reporting in Vernon CMS. We’ll be looking at the reporting tool, running, editing, and creating new report templates. We’ll also take a look at setting up Standard report templates, and some tricks, like how to add […]

Webinar: Web Messenger

Register for a free 30-minute webinar on Web Messenger Web Messenger notifies other applications, such as Vernon Browser, about changes to records in Vernon CMS. In this webinar we will look at how Web Messenger works, how to monitor traffic, how to change the configuration, and more. This webinar will be free on Thursday 5th May […]

Webinar: Person File

Register for a free 45-minute webinar on the Person file Our next webinar will look at the Person file in Vernon CMS. We’ll cover creating Person records, setting up corporate records, recording multiple names, and linking related people. This webinar will be free on Thursday 2 June 2022. Webinar times are location-specific: Australia, 11am (GMT+11/AEST, […]

Webinar: XML Import

Register for a free 45-minute webinar on XML Import Our next webinar will look at the XML Import tool in Vernon CMS. Find out what XML is and how to use our import spreadsheet to bulk-update existing records and create new records. Learn how you can clean up data by using the XML Export and […]

Webinar: Library and Archives

Register for a free 45 minute webinar on Library and Archives The Library and Archives windows in Vernon CMS help you manage your books, archive items and archive series. In this webinar we will give an introduction to these windows, and look at searching, managing parts and related objects, and managing locations. This webinar will […]

Webinar: Natural History Collections

Register for a free 45 minute webinar on Natural History Collections Natural History Collections (NHCs) archive and provide access to biodiversity records by preserving biological, paleontological, and geological specimens and their associated data. Webinar topics include: Introduction to Natural History fields in Vernon CMS. Custom cataloguing screens for Vernon CMS. Creating Classification hierarchies. Recording information […]

Basic Training Auckland – September 2022

Vernon Systems Office 12a McDonald Street, Morningside, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

Registrations are now closed. If you are interested in a future session, please email Penny Collins at penny@vernonsystems.com. We are running an in-person Basic Training group session in Auckland, New Zealand on Tuesday 27 September. There are three places available. We run the in-person sessions every 6 to 12 months. Get up to speed with […]

Webinar: Barcodes

  Register for a free 45 minute webinar on barcodes Recording location changes can be time-consuming and sometimes imprecise when done manually. Vernon CMS has built-in support for printing and scanning barcodes - an excellent alternative to manual data entry. Webinar topics include: Overview of how barcodes work with Vernon CMS. Designing a barcode label. Using […]

Vernon User Group (VUG) Australasia 2022

        We would love for you to join us at our annual online Vernon User Group (VUG) conference, from 17 to 20 October. Our theme this year is Accessible Collections. The week includes speakers, feature request discussions, and company updates about past and present development. It's free for anyone from our client […]

Accessibility Webinar

  Register for a free 45 minute webinar on accessibility Accessibility is the practice of making information, activities, and environments sensible, meaningful, and usable for everyone. Learn how you can use Vernon CMS to make your collections more accessible. This webinar will be free on Thursday 3 November 2022. Webinar times are location-specific: Australia, 11am (GMT+11/AEST, Sydney) New […]

Webinar: XML Import: Data Management in Excel

  Register for a free 45 minute webinar on XML Import: Data Management in Excel XML Import is a bulk tool in Vernon CMS that helps you update existing records and create new ones. In our first 'client talk' webinar, Phil Hinton, Collections Data Analyst at Auckland Museum will take us through his custom XML […]

Webinar: Authority Terms

  Register for a free 45-minute webinar on authority terms Authority terms in Vernon CMS help you manage data entry and ensure your records are accurate. They are used for classification, location, place, and much more. In this webinar we will cover these topics: Understand what authority terms are Create an authority term Edit an […]

Basic Training Auckland – March 2023

Vernon Systems Office 12a McDonald Street, Morningside, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

We are running an in-person Basic Training group session in Auckland, New Zealand on Wednesday 29 March 2023. There are two places available. We run the in-person sessions every 6 to 12 months. Get up to speed with Vernon CMS or get a refresher! Date: Wednesday 29 March 2023 Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm Cost: $300 […]

eHive User Group Meeting

We're excited to announce our first online eHive User Group meeting which is on Thursday 30 March at 3pm NZT. We'll have news on upcoming changes, two speakers sharing insights into their cataloguing projects and be asking you for your ideas. This event is free. We'll record the session and publish it on our YouTube […]

Webinar: Searching

  Register for a free 45-minute webinar on Searching Searching is fundamental to using Vernon CMS. Find exactly the records and data you're looking for by using Vernon's powerful search capabilities. In this webinar we will cover: Search basics Search operators Search keys Advanced Search Search fields including dates and numbers Select Statements Context Search […]

Webinar: Parts, Consumables, and Accessories

Register for a free 45-minute webinar on Parts, Consumables, and Accessories Your collection contains more than just standalone objects. Photos in albums, sets of toys, light bulbs, and plinths may be present. Learn how to use Vernon CMS to manage: Object parts Related objects Groups and members Consumables Accessories This webinar will be free on Thursday 4 May […]

Vernon User Group (VUG) meeting in Auckland

  We’re excited to announce the first in-person Vernon User Group meeting in three years! Come and network with your fellow Vernon CMS users, be inspired by their work, and get some training. The meeting includes lunch, tea and coffee. Date: Wednesday 17 May 2023 Time: 10.30am to 3.15pm Venue: The Parnell Hotel & Conference […]

Webinar: Assigning Numbers and IDs

Register for a free 45-minute webinar on Assigning Numbers and IDs How can you set an accession number format in Vernon CMS to make your data entry easier? What types of other IDs can you use? And how can System IDs help you? Find out all this and more. This webinar will be free on Thursday 1 June […]

Advanced Training in Auckland

Vernon Systems Office 12a McDonald Street, Morningside, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

  We are running an in-person Advanced Training group session in Auckland, New Zealand on Tuesday 27 June. We run the in-person sessions every 6 to 12 months. Expand your knowledge of Vernon CMS and grow your confidence! Date: Tuesday 27 June 2023 Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm Cost: $350 + GST per person. Venue: Vernon […]

Webinar: Digital Asset Management

Register for a free 45-minute webinar on Digital Asset Management Digital asset management (DAM) is all about the storage, management, and discovery of digital files and media. This includes images, audio, video, and 3D objects. Join our webinar for a comprehensive review of Vernon CMS and DAM principles, features, and third-party software. Topics include: DAM […]

Webinar: Valuations

Register for a free 45-minute webinar on Valuations Learn about how to catalogue valuation information in Vernon CMS. In this webinar, we'll talk about valuation types, methods, and categories. We'll show you a couple of ways to bulk-update your object valuations. We'll look at how object valuations work with activities such as outward loans, and […]

Webinar: User Symbolics

Register for a free 45-minute webinar on User Symbolics Learn how to calculate and manipulate data in Vernon CMS with User Symbolics. You can use this powerful functionality to change how information is displayed in Reporting, List Manager, and Vernon Browser. For example, you may need to include an artist's website in an object label. […]

Basic Training in Auckland – September 2023

Vernon Systems Office 12a McDonald Street, Morningside, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

We're holding a Basic Training group session in Auckland, New Zealand on Tuesday 19 September 2023. Get up to speed with Vernon CMS or get a refresher! We run the in-person sessions every 6 to 12 months. Date: Tuesday 19 September 2023 Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm Cost: $350 + GST per person. Venue: Vernon Systems office, 12A […]

Vernon User Group Online Conference 2023 (Australasia)

            Join us at our annual online Vernon User Group (VUG) conference from 16 to 19 October 2023. The four-day conference features one session each day at 1.00pm (NZ time) and includes client presentations, feature discussions, and company updates about present and future development. It's free for anyone from our […]

Webinar: VUG 2023 Recap

Register for a free 45-minute webinar recapping the Vernon User Group 2023 Join us for our last training webinar of the year. We'll give you tips and show you techniques for using Vernon CMS and other tools that our presenters shared at the recent Vernon User Group Online Conference. Topics include: Activity files for Loans, […]