On Wed, 2 Dec 1998 16:03:04 -0600, Slaton JD (J) at MSXSOPC <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>We have some hands-on exhibits, and are planning many more. We are a
>petroleum museum, so most of our things of this nature are pumps, valves,
>old vehicles used in the refinery, and many types of training tools. We have
>everything cataloged and tagged, and generally trust people. But then we may
>not get near as many visitors as you do.
>
>
>>       J.D. Slaton
>>       President, Shell Wood River History Museum
>>       Try the Museum Homepage at:
>>         http://www.shellhistorymuseum.org
>>       Wood River Refining Company, Equilon Enterprises, LLC
>>       618-255-3716
>>       mailto:[log in to unmask]
>>
>>
>> ----------
>> From:         Jill Wertheim[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
>> Sent:         Wednesday, December 02, 1998 2:18 PM
>> To:   [log in to unmask]
>> Subject:      object security
>>
>> Does anyone have advice on security for "hands-on" natural history
>> collections?
>> I am working on an exhibit in which many objects such as shells and rocks
>> will
>> be loose for visitors to manipulate.  Does anyone have experience with
>> security
>> cameras or tags?
>>

Hello,
I just found your archives and am currently just getting into them. I like
this list already!
Regarding 'touchable objects', if they do not have to be loose, there are
mounts that can be fabricated that will secure the object, yet are not overly
obtrusive.
They tend to be challenging in their fabrication, however they work in that
the objects do stay put.
Regards,
Jon