on 4/4/02 11:01 PM, Tom D. Bennett at [log in to unmask] wrote:

> Nancy:
> Strange you should ask just now as I'm in process of building a web-site
> dedicated to providing information on exhibit preparation, mountmaking and
> installation.  I've just started the pages on exhibit cases and security, so
> haven't put them into cohesive form as yet, but let me give you a place to
> start by sending you here: http://www.euronova.freeserve.co.uk/museum1.htm.
> I've used some of their alarm systems and boy, do they work!
>
> Their site is geared to alarm systems for exhibits and doesn't go into case
> construction as such, however it will give you some alternatives to security
> issues within exhibits.
>
> As I go through my references on exhibit case standards, I'll get the pages
> off to you.
>
> I expect the full website is another two months away from completion.
> Presently it is at 140 pages, without all the graphics.  It covers
> everything I can think of relating to exhibit work based on nearly 20 years
> in the business, and is geared to the small to mid-sized museum and gallery
> who have to do it all themselves. The entire site will be available in .pdf,
> and perhaps on CD.
>
> BTW, the site is being provided free to all with no banners, pop-ups or ads.
> Museums have been very good to me for many years and it's my way of saying
> thanks to all.  It will be open to input from anyone with creative, workable
> solutions, and with luck, will grow for many years to come.
>
> Sincerely,
> Tom Bennett
> Exhibit Support, AK
>
>
>
>> My department would like to ask whether anyone knows of existing documents
>> which set forth standards for case design related to security. For
> example,
>> certain types of artifacts would need a high security construction design
>> and material strength; for others, a basic level of security protection
>> would be appropriate in the design. If anyone knows of documented
> standards
>> I could acquire, please let me know.
>>
>> Many thanks,
>> Nancy Lynn
>
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Dear Tom Bennett;

When you get your web site up and running, I would like to be notified.

Jane Bedno
Director, Graduate Program in Museum Exhibition Planning and Design
The University of the Arts

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