Re this current MUSEUM-L discussion:

So-called Cyber-cafes are increasingly opening in the UK - places where
anyone can drop in and log on to the Internet (and in some cases other
on-line systems) plus word-proccessing, DTP, CAD facilities etc. for a
modest hourly charge in a relaxed environment usually with
refreshment facilities etc. These are presumably money-making as the
London ones at least are often being set up in quite expensive shopping
locations and with good quality equipment and according to most reports
generally have knowledgeable staff able to advise users.

Does anyone know of any museums or libraries who have, or are
thinking of, thinking of going down this route.  Details on list would be
very interesting if so.

Patrick Boylan

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On Thu, 18 Jan 1996, Adrienne DeArmas wrote:

> In a message dated 96-01-17 21:35:18 EST, [log in to unmask] (Betsy
> Price) writes:
>
> >2.   The home use of the internet, although growing, is not growing as
> >fast as people are wanting to get on.  Museums should be places where
> >computer centers can be accessable for people who want to get on the
> >net.  This would benefit lower socieoeconomic groups who have little hope
> >of getting a computer in the home, exceptional students who want to study
> >during weekends and holidays, people who want to use the system before
> >they purchase equipment.
> >
> >
>
> Betsy - great idea! Museums have traditionally been non-traditional places of
> supplemental education, so why not continue in that vein with the current
> wave of technology - I love it!!
>
> - Adrienne
>