Barbara:
According to a 1998 survey we did here in California, " A signficant
majority of 86% use computers, but only 63% have internet access.  Fewer
still, 16% have interactive multimedia for public use; and 23% have LAN
(local area network).  This means that 37% of museums either do not use
computers, or do not have internet access."

I hope this is helpful -- mindful that this information was gathered in
1998.

Teri Knoll
Executive Director
California Association of Museums
714/567-3645





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From: Smith, Barbara <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, February 12, 2001 1:29 PM
Subject: Re: Museums and Internet Access


> On Feb. 9th William Hanable wrote:
>
> "An Oregon survey indicates that only 33% of 102 museums contacted (out of
a
> total of about 250 museums in the state) have their own Internet access.
> Some other museums have indirect Internet access through personal accounts
> of staff, volunteers, and/or members.
>
> Is anyone aware of studies that would provide this kind of information
> nationally, by region, or in states other than Oregon?"
>
> The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is in the final stages
> of preparing a survey of technology used in musuems and libraries.  The
> survey will be sent to random samples of museums and libraries nationwide,
> with results expected before summer.  Questions about the available
> technology in museums, including Internet access and many other
> applications, will be part of the survey.  We're also interested in
> digitization activities.  We plan to present information about the survey
> and the available results at the AAM Conference in St. Louis in May, as
well
> as publish complete information through the IMLS Web site.
>
> Barbara Smith
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