The following have recently been published - these reports are copied
from the news section of the MGC website at www.museums.gov.uk

DCMS Publishes Access Standards for Museums.
As part of its review of access to museums the Department for Culture,
Media and Sport has published 'Museums for the Many' a new set of access
standards for all museums and galleries. 
The full report is available via the DCMS website at www.culture.gov.uk
- download a PDF file from http://www.culture.gov.uk/Museums.pdf. To
obtain a hard copy please call the DCMS public enquiry line on +44 171
211 6200.

MGC Publishes Research on International Audiences
The MGC has published International Visitors to UK Museums and
Galleries. An extensive research report which includes valuable
information on attracting international audiences to UK museums and
providing a service which meets their needs. Written by Dr Terry
McCormick, and featuring case studies in each chapter, this is an
essential reference tool for museums which already target overseas
visitors and those approaching the subject for the first time. 
Priced £16 plus £1.25 p&p. To place an order please contact Nick Poole
on +44 171 233 4200 or e-mail [log in to unmask]

David Dawson
Museums New Technology Adviser, Museums and Galleries Commission
tel: 0171 233 4200, email: [log in to unmask]

New Website - www.museums.gov.uk
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