ichard Efthim <[log in to unmask]> wrote about the Naturalist Center.
 
> In the Naturalist Center, the collections are there for visitors to
> answer their own unique questions. A docent and paid staff serve
> almost like reference librarians to assist them in looking for
> information and in helping them learn how to interpret the
> information to solve their queries.
 
Now THIS is a model for museums.
 
Especially at the state/local historical society/museum level, where
residents may want to research their house, lot, area, etc. and are
turned away for various membership, scope-of-use, or personal reasons.
 
Greg Trimper