Mr. Gary Edson DEFINITION OF MUSEUM From : Pierre Mayrand [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> (between June 20 and August 4) Dear Collegue, MINOM is considering creating a discussion group on terminology, according to its specifications. The definition of "museum" should be at its agenda. We had former discussinos on distinctive approaches to community museum, territorial museum, social museology, ecomuseum and ecomuseology. I am sending copy of this mail to our board members and associate correspondants inviting them to join your discussion group. Best regards Pierre Mayrand Secrétaire général, MINOM Réseau du parc culturel de la Haute-Beauce Centre international de formation écomuséale Note : I will try to retrace my own definitions. c.c. : Raul Mendez Mario Moutinho Odalice Priosti J.-F. Leclerc P. Van Mensch - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Change ICOM-L subscription options, unsubscribe, and search the archives at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/icom-l.html