Someone inquired recently about how to set up a travelling exhibition.  I
just got a flier from the Butterworth Heinemann publishers featuring a
new book that might be of interest.  "Touring Exhibitions: The Touring
Exhibitions Group's Manual of Good Practice," edited by Mike Sixsmith,
published in 1995, 256 pp, paperback, ISBN 0 7506 2518 X, $66.95 is
described as providing "comprehensive and practical guidance for both
organizing and hosting touring exhibitions.  It is as relevant to arts
centers, libraries and informal exhibition areas as to museums and
galleries.  The purpose of 'Touring Exhibitions' is to establish and
disseminate best practice.  It draws on the experience of 53 experts
working in museums, galleries and related institutions throughout Great
Britain.  Each expert has provided practical advice, supported with
appropriate examples and illustrations, on an issue relevant to touring."

To get in touch with the publisher call 1-800-366-2665 M-F 8-6 EST and
give the operator the code T3600.  They also have fax (800-446-6520) and
email: orders @bh.com

They have other books on museology and conservation available as well.

--Helen Glazer
Goucher College, Baltimore, MD, USA
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