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Rodger --

Beverly Serrell's book *is* excellent, and off-hand I can recommend none
finer.

The Brooklyn Children's Museum published "Doing It Right: A Workbook for
Improving Exhibit Labels," which is useful in setting up a label system.
This was available through AAM.

The Minnesota Institute of Arts published a style guide, specifically
for art museums, but which may have broader applicability.  I believe
this in only available by contacting the MIA directly.

The Field Museum put together a style manual several years ago with the
help of Judy Rand.  Since it was written there has been almost complete
turnover at The Field; I have a copy, and you can also contact Judy at
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The Shedd Aquarium is about to develop a style manual.

I seem to recall the Science Museum of Minnesota published something in
the Sourcebook of an AAM or MMC meeting.

Other exhibit professionals can probably offer other suggestions.

Eugene Dillenburg
Lead Developer, Philippines Coral Reef exhibit
John G. Shedd Aquarium
1200 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Illinois  60605

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