Marianne,
I can understand not having the security guard at the front desk, but  
I would agree with a monitor at the front desk visible to show people  
that there is security.  We don't have a security guard but we do have  
monitors at the front desk and at in the offices to allow everyone to  
see where visitors are in the museum and when they are coming and going.

I hope this helps,

Christa McCay, M.H.P.
Registrar
Marietta Museum of History
1 Depot Street, Ste. 200
Marietta, GA 30060
770-794-5726




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> Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Location of security monitors
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> I am involved in the plans for a new art museum and was asked today by the
> architect whether we would consider locating the security monitors and one
> guard at the main entrance, sharing one long desk area with the admissions
> staff and information person.  He was advised that some museums are now
> placing a guard and cameras there to make it clear that there is security in
> place.
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> My question is whether anyone has done or considered this?  I'm concerned
> about that we don't create an off-putting atmosphere for visitors, which
> this location might do.  On the other hand, it would be a space saver.
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> Thanks for any suggestions and comments!
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> Marianne Richter
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> Curator
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> The Briscoe Western Art Museum
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> 315 E. Commerce, #205
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> San Antonio, TX  78205
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> (210)299-4499; (210)299-4118 fax
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