Am I the only person, who would like to see, that museums are non-
profit institutions?

Could somebody explain me what is the benefit of leaving it away?
In some countries is important to formulate also this fact very clear.

With best wishes

Dr. Eszter Fontana
CIMCIM



> Dear Colleagues,
>
> It seems to me we are close to agreeing (although of course we could go
> on for ever), but the long single sentence is such a mouthful.  One has
> to concentrate even while reading it in one's mind.  I doubt whther many
> listeners would follow it if read to them aloud.
>
> Can it be split into two or more sentences, each of which is concise and
> precise?
>
> As I understand it this is the proposal:
>
> Museums are permanent institutions that serve society by promoting
> knowledge, appreciation and conservation of the natural world and the
> cultural and scientific heritage of humanity through collections,
> memories, sites and processes they care for, research, and interpret for
> public benefit.
>
> How will this translate into other languages?  Could a secondary school
> child understand it?  Is it plain English? Is it obfuscation?
>
> Sincerely
>
> Peter
>
> Peter Stanbury OAM, PhD
> Chair, UMAC
> ICOM's International Committee for University Museums and Collections
> Museums, Collections & Heritage
> Vice-Chancellors Office
> Macquarie University
> New South Wales 2109
> AUSTRALIA
>
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