As a person with dual lives, one as a social science professional AND
     one with 13 years of museum experience as a teacher, marketing person,
     and ad hoc researcher, and... and... (hey, it's a museum, how many of
     us have just one job!! :) )), I know that I've had training in BOTH
     what the museum needs/wants AND what works in terms of data gathering
     techniques, including both ideal and realistic practices. The real
     trick is in implementation and explaining, on both sides, some of the
     limitations and benefits (not the least of which are budgetary
     constraints).

     I am very pleased to say that I have managed to combine these roles in
     my current position as a Research Analyst at the Association of
     Science-Technology Centers. Right now, I am currently involved in a
     number of projects and information-oriented services. While we have
     not concentrated on visitor studies as a service to our members, it is
     certainly an area worthy of consideration.

     -Steve Eichner


     disclaimer (the fine print)
     When an opinion is expressed above, it is usually mine. Other people
     MAY share them, including my employers, but that is not always the
     case.

     Steve Eichner           Association of Science-Technology Centers
     Research Analyst                               Washington, DC USA
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