Sheri,

Oops, you sent this message to the wrong Jennifer.  Just thought I'd let you
know so you can get it to the right one.

Jennifer Shannon

----- Original Message -----
From: "Sheri Levinsky" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 1:54 PM
Subject: Re: automated tours


> Jennifer, here at our museum we too have looked into the option of audio
> tours. Three companies we have researched are Antenna Audio, Acoustiguide
> and Soundtrack. From the research done for our museum digital audio
systems
> seem to be the preferred format (as opposed to  analog). I have some
charts
> and figures from the research that was done for us, if you would like me
to
> pass that on to you just let me know. I would also recommend taking on the
> role of a visitor and visiting some historic sites that offer such audio
> tours, set up meetings with their staff to discuss the pros and cons of
> their experiences etc. I can understand the situation with retention of
> guides too. But, it is tricky weather the audio tour really fits the feel
of
> an historic home.
>
> Let me know if I can be of any further help, or if you would like some of
> the information I mentioned above.
>
> Thanks...Sheri Levinsky
>
> Sheri J. Levinsky, MAT
> Director of Education & Programs
> Decatur House Museum, NTHP
> 748 Jackson Place, NW
> Washington, DC 20006
> voice 202.842.0918 fax 202.842.0030
> [log in to unmask]
> www.decaturhouse.org
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jennifer Lancaster [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 11:35 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: automated tours
>
>
> Greetings!
>
> The museum I work for is a historic home struggling to retain guides
> and is considering a switch from docent-guided tours to self-guided
> tours using automated devices.  I'm wondering if anyone could suggest
> companies that offer these, particularly those of the personal,
> hand-held variety. Also, any thoughts about making such a switch would
> be appreciated.  You may reply off-list.  Thanks in advance!
>
> Jennifer Lancaster
>
> =========================================================
> Important Subscriber Information:
>
> The Museum-L FAQ file is located at
> http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed
> information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail
message
> to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read
"help"
> (without the quotes).
>
> If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to
> [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read
"Signoff
> Museum-L" (without the quotes).
>
> =========================================================
> Important Subscriber Information:
>
> The Museum-L FAQ file is located at
http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed
information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message
to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help"
(without the quotes).
>
> If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to
[log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff
Museum-L" (without the quotes).
>

=========================================================
Important Subscriber Information:

The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes).

If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).