For an article on "Outsourcing: Benefits and Risks" to be published in MUSEUM
NOTES by the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies which will be distributed at
the A.A.M national conference , I would be pleased to hear from museum
professionals about their experiences with oursourcing.  Under what
circumstances and terms does outsourcing work best for your organization?
What are the benefits to the staff and the institution of calling in
consultants from the outside?  What pitfalls have you encountered and how has
your organization dealt with them?  Please respond to me offlist at my
address.  I will be happy to acknowledge and respond to your comments.  Thank
you for your help.