Many museums are considering putting their collection's database on line,
including photos of the objects.  Having recently read older reports about
thefts in museums - "smash and dash" variety - I wondered if there has been
any evidence of these kinds of robberies (or others) in museums being
planned using online databases to target places with valuable objects?

Thanks.

Scott

Scott Cutler
Curator of Collections and Exhibits
Centennial Museum
The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX  79968-0533 (shipping zip is 79902)
phone: 915-747-6668
fax: 915-747-5411
E-mail: [log in to unmask]

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