The comments that assume everyone is on-line or that any small museum should
be able to afford the basic computer, modem and "20 dollars a month" to
connect to the internet reflect a lack of awareness of the situations of
many small museums. That kind of money is a significant expense for many.
Additionally, many of these museums are run by volunteers who may not yet
feel comfortable with the internet. I also assume there are still many
communities without local access numbers, although this is fast changing.
Kenneth DeRoux
Curator of Museum Services
Alaska State Museum
395 Whittier Street
Juneau, AK  99801-1718
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http://ccl.alaska.edu/local/museum/home/html