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+CollectionSpace is an open-source, web-based software application for the description, management, and dissemination of museum collections information. The CollectionSpace project team is made up of museum professionals, software engineers, and interaction designers.
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+CollectionSpace is licensed for use pursuant to the Educational Community License v. 2.0. Learn more about the ECL. The source code is freely available.
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+For more information about CollectionSpace see http://www.collectionspace.org/about/faq.