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At 08:19 31/07/96 -0800, you wrote:
>We're in the very early stages of planning our random access audio tour
>for the Getty Center.  While we have examples of these tours directed to
>adults at other museums, there appear to be far fewer tours for children
>and families.  And I've come to the conclusion that a "children's tour"  will
>be very different than a "family tour."  Any thoughts?  Also, the nature of
>audioguides would appear to contradict the goal of prompting adults to
>interact with their children - while in the galleries - and examining the
>artwork at the same time.  If our intention is to produce a "family tour",
>how can we do that successfully using the random access technology?
>Can anyone recommend effective random access audio tours for
>children or families? I'd also be interested in hearing about linear
>(cassette) tours.  Please respond on or off the list.  Any info. would be
>very appreciated.
>
>- Alison Glazier
>  J. Paul Getty Museum
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