ICMS Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get help with ICMS?
There are several ways to get help with ICMS.
Visit the NPS and DOI Support Overview webpage to review your options
Where can I get help with NPS Annual Submissions?
Frequent questions and basic instructions for the Automated Checklist Program,
Collections Management Report, National Catalog Submission, and Automated Inventory Program have been
incorporated into helpful white papers.
The deadline for the NPS National Catalog Submission and CMR is September 15!
How can I Import or Export data using ICMS?
The Re:discovery System Help, Re:discovery manual, ICMS User Manual, and ANCS+ User Manual each include a
section about importing and exporting data. The links below give step-by-step instructions, and NPS-specific
field help. Click the links below to view, print, or download the white papers that best fit your need.
How do I load data from a center or contract cataloger?
Why don't some reports include my Unit address?
In order for some report forms to properly generate your unit's address information, you need to have a "UNIT" entry in the Name and Address database. For details on how to enter this record in ICMS,
see our White Paper on
NPS or DOI Unit Entry.
What are the hardware requirements for ICMS?
See the current hardware requirements for ICMS.
How do I install ICMS?
Installation instructions are provided on the installation disk, in the Documentation folder.
You may also view, print, or download a copy of the installation instructions from the
ICMS User Manual [Appendix B].
How do I move the program to a new computer?
If you need to move the program and data files to a new computer follow the
Moving the Program white paper.