Mount Auburn Cemetery

The Friends of Mount Auburn Cemetery will develop a new plant collections geographic information system (GIS) that interfaces with its existing collections management software and operates on the widely-used ESRI mapping platform. A technology consultancy group will work with the museum to create a new ESRI-accessible database structure, build online map and plant information functionality on its website, perform ongoing GIS analysis and development, and create a mobile data collection application for use in the field. Three interns will work with curatorial staff to assist with GIS tasks, photograph plants for the database and website, and update the plant collections data electronically during a systematic field-check on the grounds. The project will equip the staff to improve its management of Mount Auburn's mapping and inventory data and will broaden access to the plant collections. White papers detailing the project process and implementation will be shared with the field.