I think CD-ROMS will be basically obsolete in the next year or two (if they
aren't already) - you might do well to consider investing time and money
into a web presence that can serve several functions for you and your
constituencies. Just my thoughts. Good Luck!

> ----------
> From:         Terry Vidal
> Reply To:     Museum discussion list
> Sent:         Monday, January 24, 2000 12:00 PM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      What are museums doing with CD-ROM's
>
> L-er's:
>
> I'd like to do an informal survey of what museums have done/are doing
> with CD-ROM technology. I'd like to compile a list of CD-ROM resources
> produced by museums.
>
> The information I'm soliciting includes:
> Museum category (art, history, etc.);
> Market audience (educators, tourism, etc.);
> Technologies incorporated (video, sound, etc.);
> Funding sources for projects (grants, corporate, etc.);
> Availability and cost;
> Brief description of product.
>
> If this is already out there and I am unaware of it, I'm sure that,
> through this group, I will correct my ignorance.  If not, I think that
> this compilation will be useful to many of us for many reasons. I will
> post the results back to the list as well as providing a web address
> where the information can be accessed. I'd like to have results by
> February 14. Thus, your input is urgently invited.
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> Terry Vidal
> Collections Manager
> University Museum
> University Of Northern Iowa
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