We generally use the term "museum greeter" when we are running ads in the
paper, etc. and then introduce folks to the term once they indicate an
interest.

Erica S. Maniez
Museum Director, Issaquah Historical Society
425/392-3500
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www.issaquahhistory.org

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
> Behalf Of Annette Adele Wilson
> Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2002 7:23 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: docent recruitment
>
>
> While it doesn't surprise me that  "docent" is a common term used by all
> museums, I am surprised that museum professionals would assume that the
> term is meaningful to all of their visitors or even to most of their
> members.
>

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