Chris,

At this point I just need to be able to show that such combinations
are not a new, untried concept.  It would help to be able to
enumerate some of the ways in which a combined library/museum
facility can:  share resources such as climate controlled storage,
staff facilities, public (e.g.lobby) space, electronic media; provide
a more complete community outreach program; draw patrons; apply for
grants for shared programs: and probably others that don't come to
mind at the moment.

Thanks for any information, advice, inspiration that i can use to
make a case for this idea with the sceptics and supporters alike.

Mariana