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James Tichgelaar <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 13 Feb 1998 14:34:34 -0800
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Someone posted a question about an old lightbulb found in their
collection.  I don't know if they ever got it changed.

Jan Spoerri wrote:
>
> How many Curators does it take to change a light bulb?
>
> ONE... to convene a committee...consisting of at least:
>
> 1 Grant Writer: To apply for a MAP/TIS(Museum Assessment
> Program/Technical Information Service) Grant.
> 2 Computer consultants:  One to search the Web. One to query Museum-L.
> 1,500 Museum-l lurkers: To have an excuse to break their silence.
> 1 Graphic Designer: To make "TEMPORARILY OUT OF ORDER" sign.
> 2 Conservators: One to remove bulb without getting fingerprints all over
> the place, and one to try to figure out where the silica gel goes.
> 1 Evaluator.To count how many times the light was used before and after
> the burnout, showing that it doesn't really need to be fixed.
> 1 Exhibits Technician: To try to fix the bulb using duct tape.
> 1 Volunteer: To stand around.
> 1 Contractor: To be fired for being late and over budget.
> 1 Director:  To chair an AAM session.
>
> ???

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