Every small to medium size business or museum should have a good quality
scanner or digital camera and if possiable a color laser printer.  Of course
you will need a computer to handle the new scanner and printer.  Oh yes and
someone who knows how to use them.  A good HP scanner is around $300, a good
digital camera is a little more, and an HP Color Laser printer is about
$2500.  A good color laser and someone who knows a little about desktop
publishing should be able to do most or all of your printing in house and
the scanner/digital camera will help you document your collections and you
can import pictures into your publications.  Computer prices have been
dropping.  You can get a very highend business machine from Dell for around
$1500 (get a CD burner) or buy the computer from a local company--the cost
will be a little more but you will have local support.  Depending on the
number of computers you have and the size of your organization you might
want to invest in a small network.  A wireless network can be a good option
depenting to your individual situation.

Trent Litchfield, President
OneSource Computing, Inc.
905 Arcadia Circle
Murray, KY  42071

Phone 270-759-1111
Fax 270-759-9999

www.onesource-inc.com
----- Original Message -----
From: Carrie Ronnander <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2001 8:24 AM
Subject: Techno question


> While working on our technology plan, my fellow committee members and I
> have often wondered what kinds of technology other museums are using, both
> big and small, so here's our 10 million dollar question:  What has been
> the most important piece of technology (be it hardware, software,
> information technology, exhibit technology, etc) adopted by your museum in
> the last year?  Last five years?
>
> Any kind of response would be helpful as we try to prioritize our museum's
> needs.
>
> Thanks
> Carrie Ronnander -- [log in to unmask]
> Curator of Collections
> Chippewa Valley Museum
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