Dear Rhia,
Convent of the Sacred Heart High School in San Francisco has a wonderful Art
History program, and offers the AP exam, as well. They are what is referred
to as a network of schools, and therefore have other Sacred Heart schools
across the country and world-wide. I graduated from the high school in SF,
and have been active with other Sacred Hearts as well, and would be happy to
answer further questions.
Sincerely
Autumn
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>There are 35 messages totalling 1604 lines in this issue.
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>Topics of the day:
>
> 1. World War I Helmet Conservation (4)
> 2. New Website (8)
> 3. Earned Income, Risk and Museum Employment
> 4. Campaign Budgets
> 5. information on high schools (6)
> 6. new website (3)
> 7. Traditional and Heritage Toy makers (2)
> 8. $5,000 available to support internships (musuems, theaters, arts
>service)
> 9. in search of Dawn Wilson-Low
> 10. Fundraising (2)
> 11. carpet on the floor (2)
> 12. Hazardous materials panel
> 13. Brown phd
> 14. Strategic Plan for County Museum
> 15. Using Your Art for the Museum World
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>Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 08:47:51 +0100
>From: John R Greenwood <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: World War I Helmet Conservation
>
>My students comment that when ever they ask about any conservation problem
>I
>reply " it depends". Well with your helmet " it depends'" Is the dirt part
>of the history of the object, have the stains and discoloration come from
>the use or from its time in the museum? There are a lot more dependant
>factors. I would suggest consulting a conservator who has experience in
>this type of material. I realise that a lot of museums do not have ready
>access to conservation care and advice, but it comes down to priorities.
>
>I know this does not get your helmet cleaned but best wishes with the
>project.
>
>John Greenwood
>Programme Leader Access to Conservation
>De Montfort University
>Chad Varah House
>Lincoln LN1 3BP
>tel 01522895171 fax 01522 895147
>email [log in to unmask]
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 08:37:16 -0400
>From: Ian Crawley <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: New Website
>
>museum-guide.co.uk is a new website which aims to look at the mediocre, the
>bad and the downright ugly in the ever growing world of museum websites in
>the United Kingdom. In the headlong rush to get online, many museums have
>produced websites which do them no credit. The need to stake a place in
>cyber space has meant that many museums have rushed ahead with websites,
>often employing volunteers or inexperienced, untested and unskilled people.
>Curators would not employ these people to design museum displays, yet they
>are quite happy to let them loose on a museum website which has an
>unlimited potential audience. museum-guide.co.uk will highlight poor or
>indifferent web design and content, in the hope that it will stimulate
>higher standards of website creation.
>
>The launch has focused on three museum websites, Neath Museum, Bolton
>Museums and Camborne Mining Museum. A new website will be added every two
>weeks.
>
>It can be found at www.museum-webguide.co.uk
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 09:32:41 -0700
>From: "Ellen B. Cutler" <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: World War I Helmet Conservation
>
>You might want to check with the conservator at the Ordnance Museum, 2601
>Aberdeen Boulevard, on the Aberdeen Proving Ground in Aberdeen, MD, 21001
>(410 / 272-3622).
>
>Ellen B. Cutler
>LNB Associates: Writing, Editing, Research Services
>Aberdeen, MD 21001
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Pat McElyea <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Monday, May 21, 2001 11:56 AM
>Subject: World War I Helmet Conservation
>
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I have a W.W.I German Artillery person's helmet. It is made of shaped
> > felt that is very dirty and discolored. Does anyone have any
> > suggestions on ways to clean the felt. I plan on vacuuming it but the
> > dust, etc. seem really ingrained. Any help would be greatly
> > appreciated.
> >
> > --
> > Patricia McElyea
> > Curator of Collections
> > Arkansas State University Museum
> > [log in to unmask]
> > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> > A morning without coffee is like something without something else.
> >
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>Date: Mon, 21 May 2001 22:43:33 -0400
>From: Ellie Elgin <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: Earned Income, Risk and Museum Employment
>
>On Tue, 15 May 2001 15:09:04 -0700, Ellen B. Cutler <[log in to unmask]>
>wrote:
>
> >It is an enormously complicated problem, but I think Michael is asking
>the
> >right questions.
> >
> >The City Life Museums fiasco was a dreadful thing all the way around.
>There
> >was enormous historical importance to the group, as it reached back to
>the
> >first museum, the Peale Museum, founded in this country. It filled a key
> >role in the Baltimore City schools' offerings. It may well have been a
> >victim in part of regional negativism toward Baltimore City itself.
> >
> >It could have been worse, I suppose. The collections went mostly to the
> >Maryland Historical Society and are therefore still intact and in the
>city.
> >Some of the projected uses for the buildings are culturally focused and
> >morally and socially admirable. Historical status for the primary
>building
> >with its re-used cast-iron front is a step in the right direction.
> >
> >Philadelphia has faced similar crises recently with historical museums
>and
> >archives. So have other cities.
> >
> >I myself feel dubious about the explosion of museum-esque non-profits.
>Many
> >new art museums (in particular) seem to be more about the donors ego than
> >the quality of the art and the community's access to it. Museum-type
> >structures that are 40% or more entertainment venues seem to undermine
>the
> >very notion that traditional museums are engaged (and must continue to be
> >engaged) with the very unentertaining aspects of collecting, conservation
> >and research.
> >
> >Yet the soul-searching as to mission and goals, what can be achieved and
>how
> >those achievements can/should be measured, is very good stuff. If the
> >survival of our cultural institutions/museum organizations is an ultimate
> >good, then perhaps we should be talking more about whether the
>manifestation
> >that we have grown used to -- the building, a certain staff structure, a
> >certain kind of programming -- is or is not itself the "museum that we
>are
> >committed to saving."
> >
> >By the way, Ellie -- what happened to the City Life Museums was, in my
> >opinion, a disaster and the treatment afforded all the staff was
> >inexcusable. It was a case-study ignorance and opportunism, and I am so
> >sorry that you are your colleagues became victims.
> >
> >Ellen B. Cutler
> >LNB Associates: writing, editing, research services
> >Aberdeen, MD 21001
> >410 / 272-1905
> >[log in to unmask]
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: Roark Michael <[log in to unmask]>
> >To: <[log in to unmask]>
> >Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2001 10:45 AM
> >Subject: Earned Income, Risk and Museum Employment
> >
> >
> >> The world museum community has seen unprecedented growth in the last
> >twenty
> >> years. Both employment and total expenditures have never been higher.
> >But
> >> much of that growth has been spurred by the aggressive pursuit of
>earned
> >> income (admissions, shops, cafes, etc.) Winning that earned income
> >requires
> >> museums to compete in the broader marketplace and that by definition
> >brings
> >> uncertainty and risk.
> >>
> >> My prediction: the number of people employed in museums will continue
>to
> >> grow over the next decade but the number of museums may shrink. I
>think
> >> this will happen for two reasons: 1) gambles taken and lost and 2) the
> >> benefits of size.
> >>
> >> I think we will be seeing a lot more situations like the Baltimore City
> >Life
> >> Museums. As I interpret Ellie Elgin's telling of the story (and I have
>no
> >> knowledge of this situation), the leadership took a risk (assuming 100K
> >> mostly-paying? attendees lured away from other pursuits) and failed,
>and
> >the
> >> eventual consequence of that failure was closure. Any organization that
> >> competes runs the risk of losing. The response from the museum
>community
> >> should be to hone our ability to identify smart risks not haul the
>museum
> >> trustees to jail. Again, I am talking generally for I know none of the
> >> specifics from Baltimore.
> >>
> >> [As is the case in most organizations, the risks and the benefits are
>not
> >> equally shared by leadership and employees. While the Board members
>may
> >> have felt few effects of their decision to shut the museums down, Ellie
> >> certainly has.]
> >>
> >> I also think when competing for earned income, size does matter.
>Larger
> >> museums will increasingly gain the lion's share of earned income. It
>is
> >> cheaper to run larger museums than smaller museums because advertising,
> >> computer systems, insurance, security, benefits, public programs,
>public
> >> affairs, recruiting, multi-media, purchasing, etc. are all scale
> >sensitive.
> >> Small museums that rely heavily on earned income will have to both use
>the
> >> size of a parent organizations (local government, etc.) to reduce the
> >> disadvantages of their size AND find a museum market niche they can
> >defend.
> >>
> >> I think the question to the museum community is should we fight to keep
> >> every earned-income dependent organization running, irrespective of
> >success?
> >> Should we fight for the laws that David Haberstich mentions that might
> >jail
> >> board members if they choose a course other than the failing status
>quo?
> >> What will our donors (public and private) think about organizations
>that
> >by
> >> law are not allowed to fail and reorganize in more efficient systems?
> >>
> >> I think the alternative to our current mode of operating is to slow
>down
> >the
> >> creator of growth in museums (earned income), reduce risk and reduce
> >> employment in the museum community. We would have fewer, but safer,
> >museums
> >> jobs.
> >>
> >>
> >> Michael
> >>
> >> Michael Roark
> >> The Boston Consulting Group
> >> Washington, DC
> >> +1-301-664-7416 phone
> >> [log in to unmask]
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>I am glad that my remarks about the closing of museums is opening a
>dialogue on Museum-L. It was very sad what happened to us at City Life and
>it did affect us. Many of us still think fondly of our City Life Days. We
>all learned a great deal during our tenure.
>
>The MHS not only inherited the collections, but also hired on many former
>City Lifers. MD Historical Society's collections,exhibition and education
>opporturnities grew, thereby saving the collection for the Museum going
>public.
>
>The staff has moved on to different museums and we have taken many of the
>concepts that we learned at City Life with us. This has been a gain for
>other Museums in the area. We have been able to take the best of what was
>City Life and bring that with us to our new sites. Currently, I am the
>Director of Education at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. It is a very
>hands-on museum, much life City Life, which is ideal for school groups.
>This is our largest group of visitors. Next largest draw is special
>programs for scouts and families. I feel very fortunate to be able to
>share what I learned as a City Lifer. Also, that BMI Board and Ex. Dir.
>are supportive of the staff and have realistic goals for the growth of this
>wonderful site.
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 15:35:16 +0100
>From: John R Greenwood <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: New Website
>
>I feel very strongly about this sort of attitude towards others in the
>museum profession. These sort of remarks have no place within the museum
>profession. I have recently finished a Resource sponsored study working
>with small voluntary museums in the north of England. I have the greatest
>admiration for the hard work, enthusiasm and dedication they show to their
>museums. They work with little or no budgets and produce work of the
>highest quality. They work within the community and care for local
>heritage
>interests. If the author has web based skill then they would be better
>used
>in working with the museums community rather than sneering at the hard work
>of others.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Ian Crawley [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2001 1:37 PM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: New Website
>
>
>museum-guide.co.uk is a new website which aims to look at the mediocre, the
>bad and the downright ugly in the ever growing world of museum websites in
>the United Kingdom. In the headlong rush to get online, many museums have
>produced websites which do them no credit. The need to stake a place in
>cyber space has meant that many museums have rushed ahead with websites,
>often employing volunteers or inexperienced, untested and unskilled people.
>Curators would not employ these people to design museum displays, yet they
>are quite happy to let them loose on a museum website which has an
>unlimited potential audience. museum-guide.co.uk will highlight poor or
>indifferent web design and content, in the hope that it will stimulate
>higher standards of website creation.
>
>The launch has focused on three museum websites, Neath Museum, Bolton
>Museums and Camborne Mining Museum. A new website will be added every two
>weeks.
>
>It can be found at www.museum-webguide.co.uk
>
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>------------------------------
>
>Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 10:57:22 EDT
>From: Christian Carr <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: New Website
>
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>Keeping away from a discussion of the appropriateness of this venture, I
>must
>say I will be following the new website with great interest as the course I
>will be teaching next fall is heavily oriented towards improving the museum
>website at a small college. I hope that this new website is constructively
>critical rather just listing institutions as examples of poor effort.
>
>The website I will be working with is currently static and does not
>communicate the diversity and depth of the collection. In fact, it was
>created as a Boy Scout project, and while it's a great asset to have a web
>presence, it's an even greater asset to make the web site work for you and
>for virtual visitors to the museum. I will certainly stay tuned.
>
>Christian Carr
>Ph.D. Candidate
>Bard Graduate Center for Studies in the Decorative Arts, Design and Culture
>
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><HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT SIZE=3 FAMILY="SERIF" FACE="Times
>New Roman" LANG="0">Keeping away from a discussion of the appropriateness
>of this venture, I must
><BR>say I will be following the new website with great interest as the
>course I
><BR>will be teaching next fall is heavily oriented towards improving the
>museum
><BR>website at a small college. I hope that this new website is
>constructively
><BR>critical rather just listing institutions as examples of poor effort.
><BR>
><BR>The website I will be working with is currently static and does not
><BR>communicate the diversity and depth of the collection. In fact,
>it was
><BR>created as a Boy Scout project, and while it's a great asset to have a
>web
><BR>presence, it's an even greater asset to make the web site work for you
>and
><BR>for virtual visitors to the museum. I will certainly stay tuned.
><BR>
><BR>Christian Carr
><BR>Ph.D. Candidate
><BR>Bard Graduate Center for Studies in the Decorative Arts, Design and
>Culture</FONT></HTML>
>
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>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 11:37:47 -0400
>From: Elizabeth Walton <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: World War I Helmet Conservation
>
>I don't think there is much you can do. I assume it is wool, which can not
>be wet cleaned, especially not felt, it will lose its shape. A light vacuum
>will get some surface dirt off, but little more. If the dirt isn't hurting
>anything, than don't worry about it, the dirt be helping to hold it
>together. Also, as mentioned before the dirt may be a part of the history
>of the object. However, if anything like mold or fungii is growing in there
>than keep it isolated from other objects. It probably can't be cleaned like
>new, and trying too hard could destroy the object.
>
>Elizabeth Walton
>MA Costume Studies, NYU
>
>At 01:56 PM 5/21/01 -0500, you wrote:
> >Hi all,
> >
> >I have a W.W.I German Artillery person's helmet. It is made of shaped
> >felt that is very dirty and discolored. Does anyone have any
> >suggestions on ways to clean the felt. I plan on vacuuming it but the
> >dust, etc. seem really ingrained. Any help would be greatly
> >appreciated.
> >
> >--
> >Patricia McElyea
> >Curator of Collections
> >Arkansas State University Museum
> >[log in to unmask]
> >~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> >A morning without coffee is like something without something else.
> >
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>------------------------------
>
>Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 11:59:42 -0400
>From: "William M. Greaves" <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Campaign Budgets
>
>I am working on a Children's Museum that has recently completed a
>strategical capitol campaign plan. The information gleaned from the plan
>did not take into consideration specific exhibit
>naming gift opportunities or in kind donations of exhibit pieces. The plan
>simply looked at fund raising opportunities from various people and groups
>in the surrounding area as it would
>pertain to a non profit entity. From previous museums that I have worked on
>a major portion of projected income was on named gift opportunities of pre
>selling sponsorships for various
>exhibits. A simple example is to find a bank to sponsor the bank exhibit,
>Radio TV station to sponsor the theatre communications exhibit etc. Most of
>the exhibits were paid off before opening
>or soon they're after.
>
>My question is simple. What percentage of recent support for exhibits were
>raised from direct named gift opportunities compared to general fund
>raising? Also what percentage of exhibit
>cost were donated in kind. Example a fire truck completely refinished
>donated. This saved $$ from our budget on Town Square" etc. Specific
>examples would be grateful, (percentage of
>exhibits pre sold) as this information is needs to be presented to the
>board so they can add this amount to the general campaign income. Responses
>ASAP would be most grateful. Thanks in
>advance.
>William M. Greaves AIA
>President
>Architects iN Design
>1232 Wivenhoe Court
>Virginia Beach, Virginia 23454
>http://www.architectsindesign.com
>[log in to unmask]
>1(757) 496-6489 phone/fax
>1(757) 478-6489 cell
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 09:28:52 -0700
>From: Rhia <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: information on high schools
>
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>
>Does any one know of any high schools or middle schools that integrate
>museum studies or art history into their cirriculum or even offer these
>kind of classes?
>
>Thank you, Rhia
>
>
>
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><P>Does any one know of any high schools or middle schools that integrate
>museum studies or art history into their cirriculum or even offer these
>kind of classes?</P>
><P>Thank you, Rhia</P><p><br><hr size=1><b>Do You Yahoo!?</b><br>
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>------------------------------
>
>Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 12:59:43 -0400
>From: Ian Crawley <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: new website
>
>Sadly we have decided to temporarily remove this website following a
>somewhat vitriolic response. We didn't realise that the museum profession
>in the UK were so sensitive. There were some messages of support and we
>thank you for those.
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 13:10:31 -0400
>From: Sandy Saluke <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: information on high schools
>
>Rhia,
>
>I believe the Duke Ellington High School has museum studies in its
>curriculum. Ellington is a magnet school here in DC. The school has a web
>site that may describe their program a bit.
>
>Sandy
>
>
>Education Projects Assistant
>Association of Science-Technology Centers, Inc.
>1025 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 500
>Washington, DC 20005-3516
>(202) 783-7200 ext. 128
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>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf
>Of Rhia
>Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2001 12:29 PM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: information on high schools
>
>
>Does any one know of any high schools or middle schools that integrate
>museum studies or art history into their cirriculum or even offer these
>kind
>of classes?
>Thank you, Rhia
>
>
>
>
>Do You Yahoo!?
>Yahoo! Auctions $2 Million Sweepstakes - Got something to sell?
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 13:10:36 -0400
>From: elizabeth Nora <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: information on high schools
>
>There is a school--The School for the Arts--in University Circle in
>Cleveland. I am not sure of their curriculum but I am sure that they would
>teach art history.
>
>Good luck,
>
>Liz Nohra
>Mahoning Valley Historical Society
>Youngstown, OH
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>------------------------------
>
>Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 13:42:33 EDT
>From: Heather Vaughn <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: information on high schools
>
>Museum Middle School in Yonkers, New York, has Museum Studies and Gifted
>Museum Studies Magnet Programs. Go to http://www.yonkerspublicschools.org
>for more information.
>
>Heather Vaughn
>Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
>Yonkers, New York
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 11:16:44 -0700
>From: Aaron Marcavitch <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: New Website
>
>Well I am sure that the folks who advertised for this website just went
>about it in the wrong way.
> There are some great websites that look at "websites that suck." It just
>that when they do it,
>they hide names, look at things in general, etc. There is probably a
>better way of doing things.
>
>I would call for a similar site here in the US. Unfortunately there are
>too many sites that are
>being designed poorly. I won't pretend to be the expert on this sort of
>thing. Please dont flame
>me. All I will say is that many in the museum field dont recognize the
>impact a website can have.
> You have all heard me talk about the use of technology in the museum
>world. I think its vital.
>
>Maybe the real answer is to highlight those websites that are GOOD. Make
>it more like a style
>guide. The XYZ museum is good because it has clean design, easy
>navigation, etc, and this is how
>you can make your site better using their example. I certainly hope that
>those who have poor
>websites will come around to having someone re-work them a little bit. But
>those people probably
>aren't on this list serve anyway.
>
>I understand that if you can't hire someone you find a volunteer who has
>created their own website
>because of a short course they took at the local CommColl. Thats fine, but
>if you can't pay them,
>maybe find the 100 bucks to send them to the advanced course. That way at
>least you aren't
>getting a grey page with a few pictures (like the little history museum in
>my hometown).
>
>Well I think its a good idea for something like this, it just needed to be
>a bit more though out
>and a presented differently.
>
>Aaron
>
>
>=====
>www.aaronmarcavitch.com
>Webmaster, VAF (www.vernaculararchitecture.org)
>Webmaster, ADM (www.americandinermuseum.org)
>Co-Webmaster, RPPN (www.recentpast.org)
>Grad. Student Caucus Chair, Am. Assoc of History & Computing
>
>M.A. (Public) History, Middle TN St. Univ
>
>__________________________________________________
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>------------------------------
>
>Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 11:30:24 -0700
>From: Roy Hemmat <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: New Website
>
>Aaron wisely recommended:
>
> >Maybe the real answer is to highlight those websites that are GOOD.
>
>Oh . OK .. You've forced me to submit one of my site's links again ;-)
>
>http://www.museumstuff.com/showcase
>
>Also . I heartily recommend
>
>http://www.museumstuff.com/exhibits
>
>And as far as a "style guide" for museum websites goes .. that will
>be made available soon .. Compliments of the webmaster who has
>personally visited and reviewed over 3000 museum websites over the
>past year or two.
>
>It's a dirty job .. but somebody's gotta .. (well. You know the rest)
>
>Roy Hemmat
>[log in to unmask]
>http://www.museumstuff.com
>** winner .. Best E-Services Solution, Museums and the Web, 2001
>** As seen in the Philadelphia Inquirer, focus on museums
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 14:47:50 -0400
>From: "Panza, Robin" <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: New Website
>
> >>>>From: Aaron Marcavitch [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>Well I am sure that the folks who advertised for this website just went
>about it in the wrong way. <<<<
>
>It was more than that. The critiques mentioned only about 3 issues per
>listed site. One of the 3 criticisms of the first site was that they'd
>used
>an ugly shade of green. Personally, I thought it was quite a pleasant
>shade
>of green. If it had been garishly bright and distracting, I could see this
>as a reason to criticize the site, but it wasn't, so this was a trivial
>attack.
>
>Another site was panned for two reasons: (a) having too many pictures on a
>single page, so it loaded slowly (I agree); and (b) an ugly background (I
>disagree). This is enough to qualify as one of the worst museum sites in
>the UK?! Sounds like UK museums are doing pretty damn good!
>
>Ironically, the only background this person didn't object to was the one I
>thought was ugly--wriggly chains of colored spots (not that I hold this
>against the site). The critic complained that there was a "button" to
>proceed to a list of other pages, but that the list was also to be found by
>scrolling past the button. Big deal. He also complained because the
>button
>was too ordinary. Big deal. Again, this all seems like a petty attack.
>At
>this site, however, there *were* reasons to be discontented. You have to
>navigate through too many pages to get from point A to point B. Each of
>those pages has *very* little on it, but you have to wait for a page to
>download so you can proceed to another page with very little on it, several
>times to get anywhere with something to read. [Try finding out about its
>bird collections, if you want to see what I mean.] *This* is a design
>flaw.
>A bland button is not.
>
>I think that there can be a use for a "worst of the web" site, to educate
>museum staff about what they should change and what to avoid when they make
>a site of their own. But the critiques offered at this site were
>small-minded and controversial, so I say good riddance.
>
>Robin K Panza [log in to unmask]
>Collection Manager, Section of Birds ph: 412-622-3255
>Carnegie Museum of Natural History fax: 412-622-8837
>4400 Forbes Ave.
>Pittsburgh PA 15213-4008 USA
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 20:07:25 +1200
>From: Roger Smith <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Traditional and Heritage Toy makers
>
>I am on a quest to identify exemplary craftspeople who specialize in making
>heritage / traditional toys. If you know of somebody whom you would
>recommend, I would appreciate hearing from you off the list at the address
>below. Better still do they have an email address or website that you are
>aware of?
>
>Any advice can be sent to me at this address: [log in to unmask]
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 15:33:08 -0400
>From: "Siegel, Betty" <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: $5,000 available to support internships (musuems, theaters,
> arts service)
>
>Please feel free to pass this information on to any arts or arts =
>service
>organization that you think would be interested in applying for these =
>funds.
>My apologies in advance if you receive more than one of these =
>announcements.
>
>
>Announcement date: 5/22/01.=20
>Deadline for applications 8/14/01.
>Amount: up to $5,000
>Who may apply: Arts and arts service organizations
>To support an internship position at the arts or arts service =
>organization
>for an individual with a disability. (description of the program below)
>
>Dear Arts Administrator or Internship Coordinator:
>I am pleased to announce a new initiative - Career in the Arts =
>Internships
>(CAI) for arts and arts service organizations interested in providing
>internship opportunities for individuals with disabilities.=20
>
>This initiative is an outcome of the 1998 National Forum on Careers in =
>the
>Arts for People with Disabilities sponsored by the National Endowment =
>for
>the Arts, US Department of Education, US Department of Health and Human
>Services, and the Social Security Administration through a cooperative
>agreement with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
>
>The focus of the Career in the Arts Internship is to encourage arts and =
>arts
>service organizations to provide experience, education and training to
>qualified individuals with disabilities interested in pursuing a career =
>in
>the arts. The goal of CAI is to increase employment opportunities and =
>make
>individuals with disabilities more competitive in the arts field.=20
>
>Arts and arts service organizations may apply for up to $5,000 to =
>integrate
>a qualified individual with a disability in an internship program. The
>funds may be used by the organization to cover administrative costs
>associated with managing the internship, provide the intern with a
>competitive stipend to cover living expenses and provide auxiliary aids =
>and
>services necessary for that intern to perform the duties of the =
>internship.
>Organizations will be responsible for identifying and recruiting a =
>qualified
>intern with a disability as a part of this initiative. Internships =
>must be
>at least one semester long, 15 to 40 hours a week, and occur between
>September 2001 and November 2002.=20
>
>I invite interested arts and arts service organizations to apply. =
>Additional
>information on how to apply can be obtained by contacting:
>Betty Siegel, Manager of Accessibility
>John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
>Washington, DC 20566
> (202) 416-8727 voice
> (202) 416-8728 TTY
>Email: [log in to unmask]
>Web address: http://kennedy-center.org/accessibility/internships/
>
>DETAILED DESCRIPTION:
>Careers In The Arts Internships (CAI)
>for People with Disabilities
>Opportunities for Arts Organizations
>
>CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
>
>The Career In the Arts Internship (CAI) is a new initiative to support =
>arts
>organizations in creating internship opportunities for individuals with
>disabilities interested in pursuing careers in the arts. The goal is to
>increase access to employment opportunities in the arts. CAI makes =
>possible
>significant experiential education and professional development
>opportunities while facilitating the entry and advancement of =
>individuals
>with disabilities into competitive employment in the arts.
>
>ORGANIZATIONS: Arts and/or arts service organizations submit =
>applications
>which go through a competitive selection process. A diverse panel of
>professionals in postsecondary education and training, disability =
>services
>and the arts will evaluate each application. Organizations must:
>=B7 Provide inclusive internship experiences (internships structured to
>encourage the interns exposure to and participation with other interns,
>staff and professionals).
>=B7 Have established internship program or collaborate with an
>organization that has an established internship program.
>=B7 Select qualified students with disabilities into the internship.
>=20
>=B7 Internships must be at least one semester long, 15 to 40 hours a
>week, and occur between September 2001 and November 2002.
>Organizations may request up to $5,000. These funds may be spent on
>stipends, auxiliary aids and accommodations for the intern and
>administrative costs directly associated with the internship. No =
>matching
>funds are required but organizations are encouraged to supplement the
>internship with other funds.=20
>
>INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES: To qualify, individuals must have a
>documented* disability and an interest in pursuing a career in the arts =
>and
>may:
>=B7 major in any academic discipline,=20
>=B7 have a traditional academic backgrounds (postsecondary education),
>or
>=B7 have equivalent work-related experience and a demonstrated
>interest/talent in the arts. =20
>CAI opportunities enable qualified individuals to participate in all =
>areas
>of the arts organization including but not limited to: administration,
>programming, performance, and design. *Documentation of a disability
>includes but is not limited to letter or other documentation from a
>vocational rehabilitation agency, college or university office of =
>disability
>services or a physician.=20
>
>EVALUATIONS: Arts organizations will be required to assess and =
>evaluate the
>internship. Organizations file mid-term and final evaluations along =
>with the
>assessment.
>
>TIMELINE: Applications must be received by August 14, 2001. Projects =
>must
>be completed by November 30, 2002.
>For more information or to request an application contact:=20
>Betty Siegel, Manager of Accessibility
>John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
>Washington, DC 20566
>Phone: (202) 416-8727
>Fax: (202) 416-8802
>TTY: (202) 416-8728
>Email: [log in to unmask]
> Website:http://kennedy-center.org/accessibility/internships/
>
>CAI is an outgrowth of the recommendation to increase opportunities for
>people with disabilities to pursue careers in the arts through =
>internships
>from the National Forum on Careers in the Arts held in June of 1998 at =
>The
>John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and sponsored by the =
>National
>Endowment for the Arts, US Department of Education, US Department of =
>Health
>and Human Services, the Social Security Administration and The John F.
>Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 15:59:44 -0400
>From: Kathy Mancuso <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: in search of Dawn Wilson-Low
>
>Sorry to bother everyone with a personal problem . . .
>
>Dawn, If you have an e-mail address other than [log in to unmask] can
>you
>please e-mail me from it? I am still having problems getting e-mail
>through
>to that address.
>
>Also, if anyone has another e-mail for her, please send it to me off-list.
>
>Thanks,
>Kathy Mancuso
>_________________________________________________________________
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>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 15:57:06 -0400
>From: Danette Sokacich <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: Traditional and Heritage Toy makers
>
>Roger,
>The Cooperman Company specializes in historical toys. Recently, they
>donated a couple of boxes of toys for the Diversity Coalition Silent
>Auction
>at the AAM Annual Meeting, and they are a really great toys. Below is the
>contact information that I have.
>
>Patsy Ellis
>The Cooperman Company
>PO Box 276
>Centerbrook, CT 06409
>860-767-1779
>[log in to unmask]
>www.cooperman.com
>
>Good luck,
>Danette T. Sokacich
>Development Associate
>American Association of Museums
>1575 I Street NW
>Suite 400
>Washington, DC 2005
>tel 202/218-7701
>fax 202/289-6578
>http://www.aam-us.org
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Roger Smith [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2001 4:07 AM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Traditional and Heritage Toy makers
>
>
>I am on a quest to identify exemplary craftspeople who specialize in making
>heritage / traditional toys. If you know of somebody whom you would
>recommend, I would appreciate hearing from you off the list at the address
>below. Better still do they have an email address or website that you are
>aware of?
>
>Any advice can be sent to me at this address: [log in to unmask]
>
>=========================================================
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>------------------------------
>
>Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 16:27:41 -0400
>From: Sandy Saluke <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: New Website
>
>As far as web design goes, I've found the World Wide Web Consortium's (W3C)
>Guidelines particularly helpful http://www.w3.org/WAI/. Many museum's
>sites
>are great flashy things, but they can be difficult to use, rely on certain
>browsers, or have other design problems that prevent potential audiences
>from using the sites.
>
>Recently, I helped renovate a section on the ASTC web site on making
>museums
>accessible to visitors with disabilities. We thought it was especially
>important to practice what we preached when it came to the accessibility of
>our web pages. Using web design checklists and consulting with web users
>who are blind, we tried to create a site that is universally accessible.
>Our site is nothing fancy, but you can get to the content you want with
>relative ease, which is the goal, I think. Our hard work was recognized at
>the 2001 Museums and the Web Conference, where www.astc.org was awarded
>the
>prize for best museum professional's site.
>
>I'm not a web designer by trade, but I do use the web a lot and have found
>myself designing pages. I value content over aesthetics and I appreciate a
>site that is easy to use. If all I've got is a shoestring budget, I'd
>prefer
>to spend my design time thinking about how people will get around a site
>and
>how I want to organize it. I try to keep the audience in mind and what I
>can
>do with the design to make their experience using the site as easy and
>pleasant as possible. The W3C guidelines are helpful because they provide
>advice on how to make the browsing experience easy and painless. Also, the
>design process is an ongoing thing, I'm always looking for something that
>can make the lives of virtual visitors easier when they come to a site.
>
>For those of you interested, there is a listserv for the discussion of
>issues related to the development of World Wide Web services at museums
>called MUSWEB-L. You can subscribe by writing to: [log in to unmask] and
>putting in the body of the message: SUBSCRIBE MUSWEB-L yourname. I'm not
>on
>this listserv, but I thought I'd pass the info along in case it is useful.
>
>I am interested to see how the style guide on museumstuff.com works out.
>There are already many style guides out there, though, so in the meantime
>don't feel like you're out there without any resources to fall back on.
>Good
>luck to all those of you out there working on museum web pages.
>
>Sandra Saluke
>Education Projects Assistant
>Association of Science-Technology Centers, Inc.
>1025 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 500
>Washington, DC 20005-3516
>(202) 783-7200 ext. 128
>[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
>Behalf Of Roy Hemmat
>Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2001 2:30 PM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: New Website
>
>
>Aaron wisely recommended:
>
> >Maybe the real answer is to highlight those websites that are GOOD.
>
>Oh . OK .. You've forced me to submit one of my site's links again ;-)
>
>http://www.museumstuff.com/showcase
>
>Also . I heartily recommend
>
>http://www.museumstuff.com/exhibits
>
>And as far as a "style guide" for museum websites goes .. that will
>be made available soon .. Compliments of the webmaster who has
>personally visited and reviewed over 3000 museum websites over the
>past year or two.
>
>It's a dirty job .. but somebody's gotta .. (well. You know the rest)
>
>Roy Hemmat
>[log in to unmask]
>http://www.museumstuff.com
>** winner .. Best E-Services Solution, Museums and the Web, 2001
>** As seen in the Philadelphia Inquirer, focus on museums
>
>=========================================================
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>
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>------------------------------
>
>Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 16:25:33 -0400
>From: Noreen Glasgow <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: Fundraising
>
>Hello out there,
> I have a question regarding funding and where to look for it. I just
>got
>a position as a curatorial assistant at the Ontario Workers' Art and
>Heritage Centre and they want me to assist in researching for funding. Is
>there anyone who can tell me where to get started? Or any good books to
>look at? I have started lookign on the internet. I am really looking for
>to
>the African Canadian workers' exhibit they are setting up and of which I am
>a part of. Thanks.
>Sincerely,
>Noreen Glasgow
>_________________________________________________________________________
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>
>Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 15:33:04 -0500
>From: Dave Morgan <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: carpet on the floor
>
>Dear List, I know this is a topic discussed in the past and I have
>looked through the archives on this list and the Cons DistList. I am
>wondering if there are any new experiences, ideas, or research regarding
>the use of carpet (on the floor) in exhibit spaces. Our exhibit
>design/construction firm is pretty much insisting on using it mostly
>because of budget concerns. Our admin mostly agrees. Are there any
>overiding concerns I need to bring to the table? Once again, thanks for
>the input.
>
>D. Morgan, Curator of Collections
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 13:19:33 -0700
>From: Olivia Anastasiadis <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: information on high schools
>
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>The Orange County High School for the Arts in Santa Ana, California. =
>You can reach them at (714) 560-0900 and ask more about their =
>curriculum. They do offer advanced placement art history classes. We =
>had a group of their students with us for Ground Hog Job Shadow Day and =
>they seemed well informed about arts careers.
>
>O
>Olivia S. Anastasiadis, Curator
>Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace
>18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard
>Yorba Linda, CA 92886
>(714) 993-5075 ext. 224; fax (714) 528-0544
>
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>
> Thank you, Rhia
>
>
>
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>Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 16:08:41 -0500
>From: Janice Klein <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Hazardous materials panel
>
>For a potential session at next year's AAM meeting I am looking for
>speakers
>to talk about how to deal with hazardous materials in collections (e.g.,
>chemicals, drugs, ammunition) and exhibit supplies (e.g., paint, glue,
>etc.). Please feel free to volunteer yourself or others
>(off-list).
>
>many thanks,
>
>janice
>
>Janice Klein
>Director
>Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, Kendall College
>[log in to unmask]
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 23 May 2001 08:10:20 +1100
>From: George Bailey <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: World War I Helmet Conservation
>
>Patricia McElyea asked:,
>
> >I have a W.W.I German Artillery person's helmet. It is made of shaped
> >felt that is very dirty and discolored. Does anyone have any
> >suggestions on ways to clean the felt. I plan on vacuuming it but the
> >dust, etc. seem really ingrained. Any help would be greatly
> >appreciated.
>
>
>Should you be removing the dirt from this artefact in the first instance?
>Isn't
>the dirt and discolouration evidence of its past use, and therefore
>historically
>significant?
>
>George Bailey
>Objects Conservator
>Australian War Memorial
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 18:41:37 -0400
>From: JessicaCallender <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: Fundraising
>
>Hello there--
>http://www.Charitychannel.com has a variety of grants discussion groups you
>may join. For art museum and community art projects with technology-based
>exhibits there is http://www.technologygrantnews.com, a publication.
>
>Jessica Callender
>IT Library Training Planner & Grant Writer
>[log in to unmask]
>
> > Hello out there,
> > I have a question regarding funding and where to look for it.
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 18:20:18 -0400
>From: Elizabeth Walton <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: information on high schools
>
>The Museum School in Manhattan, it is a public middle and high school. If
>you would like you can contact me off list and I can tell you more
>details (I worked there for awhile) or contact the through New York City
>public schools.
>
>
>Elizabeth Walton
>
>
>At 09:28 AM 5/22/01 -0700, you wrote:
>
> >>>>
>
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>Does any one know of any high schools or middle schools that integrate
>museum studies or art history into their cirriculum or even offer these
>kind of classes?
>
>
>Thank you, Rhia
>
>
>
>
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>Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 14:05:55 -0700
>From: Olivia Anastasiadis <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: carpet on the floor
>
>Dear Dave,
>
> My two cents: carpet is easy on the feet, especially if the place is
>big! Carpet muffles sound. Using carpet tiles works pretty good as you
>can
>switch out worn or damaged areas easily. We use a combination of carpet
>and
>terrazzo flooring. The terrazzo is hard, needs lots of maintenance, but
>it's beautiful to see, especially in larger areas. Maybe decide on a
>combination?
>
>O
>Olivia S. Anastasiadis, Curator
>Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace
>18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard
>Yorba Linda, CA 92886
>(714) 993-5075 ext. 224; fax (714) 528-0544
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Dave Morgan" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2001 1:33 PM
>Subject: carpet on the floor
>
>
> > Dear List, I know this is a topic discussed in the past and I have
> > looked through the archives on this list and the Cons DistList. I am
> > wondering if there are any new experiences, ideas, or research regarding
> > the use of carpet (on the floor) in exhibit spaces. Our exhibit
> > design/construction firm is pretty much insisting on using it mostly
> > because of budget concerns. Our admin mostly agrees. Are there any
> > overiding concerns I need to bring to the table? Once again, thanks for
> > the input.
> >
> > D. Morgan, Curator of Collections
> >
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>Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 19:59:01 -0400
>From: Autumn Woish <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: Brown phd
>
>Dear Aaron,
>I attended Brown undergrad, concentrating in History of Art and
>Architecture, and know many grad students, as well. The AmCiv department is
>particularly strong, as well as the History department. I would be happy to
>answer any additional questions, on or off-line. Brown is a fantastic
>institution - best of luck!
>Autumn Woish
>
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>
>Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 11:50:46 -0400
>From: Cynthia Hoover <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Strategic Plan for County Museum
>
>Dear Listers:
>
>This is an old subject but we would be interested in some new answers.
>Would all county museums that have a business or strategic plan (or
>whatever you are calling it) please consider sending a copy of their plan
>to:
>
>Greg Jordan, Director
>Lyon County Historical Museum
>118 E. 6th Avenue
>Emporia, KS 66801
>[log in to unmask] (make sure you reply to this address)
>
>Thanks in advance.
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 12:12:51 -0400
>From: Cynthia Hoover <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Using Your Art for the Museum World
>
>Dear Listers:
>
>We have a volunteer at our Museum who has offered her well-above average
>artistic abilities to our exhibits, from murals, paintings, backgrounds,
>signs, etc. She wants to know how to get paid for her work (it never
>fails--all the good ones want to move onward and upward, and alas, we are
>sooo poor!). So, all you artsy exhibit-type people out there, what kind
>of training did you get before you got your job? Did it include museum
>specific training? And, is there a need for a consulting/contract type
>situation, especially for smaller institutions which may not be able to
>have someone on staff permanently.
>Any help you can give will be apprciated.
>
>Cindy Hoover, Curator
>Lyon County Historical Museum
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 13:27:20 -0400
>From: "Elizabeth A. Moore" <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: New Website
>
>I enjoyed your website. I saw many errors we make on our own site (oops).
>
>When visiting the Bolton site, I noticed that the designer has a link to
>his
>home page. From there you can see other pages he has designed. Two of
>them
>have the same background and similar problems to Bolton - at least he is
>consistent!
>
>Keep up the good work.
>
>Dr. Elizabeth A. Moore, Curator
>Virginia Museum of Natural History
>1001 Douglas Avenue
>Martinsville, VA 24112
>[log in to unmask]
>www.vmnh.org
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Ian Crawley <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
>Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2001 8:38 AM
>Subject: New Website
>
>
> >museum-guide.co.uk is a new website which aims to look at the mediocre,
>the
> >bad and the downright ugly in the ever growing world of museum websites
>in
> >the United Kingdom. In the headlong rush to get online, many museums have
> >produced websites which do them no credit. The need to stake a place in
> >cyber space has meant that many museums have rushed ahead with websites,
> >often employing volunteers or inexperienced, untested and unskilled
>people.
> >Curators would not employ these people to design museum displays, yet
>they
> >are quite happy to let them loose on a museum website which has an
> >unlimited potential audience. museum-guide.co.uk will highlight poor or
> >indifferent web design and content, in the hope that it will stimulate
> >higher standards of website creation.
> >
> >The launch has focused on three museum websites, Neath Museum, Bolton
> >Museums and Camborne Mining Museum. A new website will be added every two
> >weeks.
> >
> >It can be found at www.museum-webguide.co.uk
> >
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>Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 12:34:52 -0500
>From: Gene Dillenburg <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: new website
>
>Now that is a shame. If we do not / can not review and critique each
>other's work, how will we ever grow and improve?
>
>If someone doesn't want to hear feedback on their work, they shouldn't do
>it
>in a public forum. I hope the website returns returns, very very soon.
>
>--
>Eugene Dillenburg
>Exhibit Developer
>Science Museum of Minnesota
>120 W. Kellogg Blvd.
>St. Paul, Minnesota 55102
>(651) 221-4706
>
>"One thought driven home is better than three left on base." -- James
>Liter
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 14:48:43 -0400
>From: Anne Lane <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: new website
>
>At 12:59 PM 5/22/2001, you wrote:
> >Sadly we have decided to temporarily remove this website following a
> >somewhat vitriolic response. We didn't realise that the museum profession
> >in the UK were so sensitive. There were some messages of support and we
> >thank you for those.
>I for one was shocked at the whole tone of the site; and I thought, well, I
>know the British press say things that the US press wouldn't get away with,
>maybe that's the general way of things across the water. I think if you
>could pitch it more as constructive criticism and less as subjective
>opinion - as your comment on the shields in the background of the mines
>site - you might have gotten away with it. The way it was written just
>comes across as nasty and holier-than-thou. Pretend you mother said those
>things to you in a public place, in front of your friends. You would have
>given up your fledgling career as a web designer and gone to raise pigs. By
>all means try again, but in a positive way. Ridicule is not a good teacher
>except of resentment and fear.
>Anne
>
>Anne T. Lane, Collections Manager
>York County Culture & Heritage Commission
>4621 Mount Gallant Road
>Rock Hill SC 29732-8666
>803-329-2121, ext. 104
>Fax 803-329-5249
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