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W> There are 46 messages totalling 1651 lines in this issue.
>
> Topics of the day:
>
> 1. thanks for responses-historical exhibitions
> 2. How to..sign on via email? (3)
> 3. Julie Lazar's address @ MOCA
> 4. SIGN ME OFF
> 5. Museum-L (2)
> 6. museums and medicine
> 7. Museum-L FAQ
> 8. collections & the law
> 9. Medical Instruments, safety and otherwise
> 10. MUSEUM WEB PAGES (3)
> 11. five travelling exhibits available
> 12. Job Announcement: Military History Curator
> 13. Manitoba list?
> 14. AAM's Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo97
> 15. survey grant need
> 16. need sketch (2)
> 17. Museums of Contem. and Modern Art, Investigation Summer 1997 (2)
> 18. #Exhibition Designer/s for failed project
> 19. PLEASE SIGN ON TO MUSEUM-L
> 20. 1997 Exhibitions Program
> 21. Museum History Performance
> 22. Storage Renovation Project
> 23. NINCH ANNOUNCEMENT: TIIAP Outreach Workshops (fwd)
> 24. inquiry of history-through-performance work
> 25. Time Capsules: Where to Get a New One? (2)
> 26. Collaborative Exhibitions (2)
> 27. MCN workshops at AAM
> 28. tilt pens or floaty pens (2)
> 29. unsubscribe
> 30. message from Robert Baron
> 31. Trackballs -not
> 32. FileMaker Pro Help (2)
> 33. East Coast Kansan for Hire in Philly and Beyond
> 34. museum operating policies
> 35. Do volunteers need insurance?
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 29 Jan 1997 23:51:43 -0500
> From: Andrea Hauenschild <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: thanks for responses-historical exhibitions
>
> Thank you all who have provided very helpful information concerning =
> innovative approaches to exhibiting the history of cities. I appreciate =
> very much.
>
> Andrea Hauenschild
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 00:57:31 -0500
> From: Dionysus Z'ei <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: How to..sign on via email?
>
> who cares about sign on--- how do you get off ?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 03:08:51 -0500
> From: Dionysus Z'ei <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: How to..sign on via email?
>
> gee thats nice & believe me it works!!!!
> The unsubscribe command, however appears to ahve a few bugs in it....
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 03:14:56 -0500
> From: Dionysus Z'ei <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Julie Lazar's address @ MOCA
>
> what??? No EMail for MOCA ????
>
>
> wha???
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 03:45:32 -0500
> From: Dionysus Z'ei <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: SIGN ME OFF
>
> good luck... Ive been trying to get off this list for almost a year!!!!!
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 03:50:51 -0500
> From: Dionysus Z'ei <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Museum-L
>
> It was easy to get on this list.... a bit TOO easy if you ask me
> What is the correct command for getting off?
> Not only have I tried the one LstServ said to use, I have tried variations on
> the them....
> yet I am still here & list serv says it has to forward my mail to a real
> person to tak e me off, when it didnt take a real person to get me on!!!!
> I love you all dearly but I cant be on this list.... somebody please help
> me....
> I am starting to become emotionally affected by this.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 07:21:06 GMT
> From: stefano ceccarelli <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: museums and medicine
>
> i am a medicine doctor and i work in a casualty department in rome
> i am interested in knowing if you have first aid inside the museums
> and how is your special behaviour if somebody feels bad suddendly..
>
> Stefano
> Thanks
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 06:00:06 -0700
> From: John Chadwick <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: How to..sign on via email?
>
> As part of the discussion:
>
> >The unsubscribe command, however appears to ahve a few bugs in it....
>
> Actually there is no bug. L-Soft's Listserv software does not, and never has
> recognized unsubscribe as a valid command. The only valid command for getting
> off a list is to send the command to the listserv (not the list) with two
> simple words:
>
> signoff listname
>
> Substitute listname with the name of the list. And, with the way Listserv
> works, you can actually send the command to any system operating Listserv
> software and you message will eventually get to the correct system. In all
> honesty, the command to get off the list is by far and away much better than
> Majordomo or Listprocessor.
>
> --john chadwick
> [log in to unmask]
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 06:05:30 -0700
> From: John Chadwick <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Museum-L FAQ
>
> With the comps and getting going on the dissertations, it has been a while
> since I have actually posted the FAQ file. Once again, here is the Museum-L FAQ
> file.
>
> --john chadwick
> [log in to unmask]
>
> Please note that the list recently moved to a new home. The list address is:
>
> [log in to unmask]
>
> and the listserv address is:
>
> [log in to unmask]
>
> This file will be updated soon.
>
> ========================= cut here ============================
> The Museum Discussion List (Museum-L)
> Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
> Last Revised: September 11, 1996
>
> 1. OUTLINE.
> 2. PURPOSE.
> 3. HISTORY.
> 4. OWNER.
> 5. SOFTWARE.
> 6. JOINING / SUBSCRIBING.
> 6.1 From the Internet.
> 6.2 From BITNET. (BITNET is being phased out)
> 6.3 From CompuServe.
> 6.4 From America OnLine.
> 7. LEAVING / UNSUBSCRIBING.
> 8. POSTING MESSAGES.
> 8.1 From the Internet.
> 8.2 From BITNET.
> 8.3 From CompuServe.
> 8.4 From America OnLine.
> 9. MANAGING / CONTROLLING YOUR MESSAGES.
> 9.1 NOMAIL/MAIL Option.
> 9.2 REVIEW Command.
> 9.3 NOREPRO Command.
> 9.4 DIGEST Option.
> 9.5 OPTIONS Command.
> 10. USENET GROUP.
> 11. ARCHIVES.
> 12. RELATED DISCUSSION LISTS.
> 13. RETENTION OF THE MUSEUM-L FAQ.
> 14. COPIES OF THE MUSEUM-L FAQ.
> 15. AUTHORS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> 2. PURPOSE.
>
> Museum-L is a general purpose, cross-disciplinary electronic discussion
> list for museum professionals, students, and all others interested in
> museum related issues. All museum related topics are acceptable for
> posting and discussion at this time. Membership in Museum-L is open to
> anyone with e-mail service.
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> 3. HISTORY.
>
> Museum-L was started in April 1991. Membership has grown rapidly and
> totaled 1099 on Nov. 1, 1994. The volume of message varies from a "few"
> per day, up to as many as 50 messages per day during peak periods.
> Museum-L was linked with USENET in September 1994. This cross-link is
> full functioning link with messages going in both directions. As of September
> 11, 1996, there are more than 1400 subscribers in 30 countries.
>
> With the phasing out of BITNET the University of New Mexico switched
> e-mail distribution software to Listprocessor software on July 2, 1996.
> Because of differences in the functionality of Listprocessor and
> LISTSERV, it became necessary to find a new home for Museum-L.
>
> Museum-L is supported on L-Soft's Listserv software, version 1.8c, and
> is hosted by L-Soft International and Eric Thomas as of August 25, 1996.
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> 4. OWNER.
>
> John Chadwick is the "owner", i.e. manager, of the Museum-L discussion
> list. Please direct any questions you have about the Museum-L to him
> at: [log in to unmask]
> OR
> [log in to unmask]
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> 5. SOFTWARE.
>
> Museum-L is an electronic discussion list, based on a Pentium PC. The mail
> server is a Digital Equipment Corporation AlphaServer 2100 capable of
> processing up to 90 e-mail messages per second. The LISTSERV software used to
> support Museum-L is L-Soft's LISTSERV software, version 1.8c. More information
> is available via the World Wide Web. Point your browser to:
>
> http://www.lsoft.com
>
> WARNING: There are several different discussion list software programs
> being used on the Internet. The specific command and function can VARY
> with each of these different software program. THIS CAN BE VERY
> CONFUSING TO PEOPLE. Some of the most frequently used LISTSERV software
> commands are listed in this document.
>
> If you are unacquainted with the LISTSERV commands and software, you can
> request additional information by sending an e-mail message to:
> [log in to unmask]
> and in the body of an e-mail message enter (with no other text following):
>
> help
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------
> 6. JOINING / SUBSCRIBING.
>
> There are several methods of joining or subscribing to Museum-L
> depending on which computer systems or network you are using. There
> is no cost for subscribing to Museum-L discussion list. HOWEVER, THERE
> MAYBE BE LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDER CHARGES or CONNECT CHANGES for the
> electronic mail messages that you will receive. Check with your service
> provider or local computer support person, if this is an issue.
>
> 6.1 From the Internet.
> To subscribe to Museum-L from the Internet send the following in the
> body of an e-mail message to: [log in to unmask]
>
> SUBSCRIBE Museum-L Full Name
>
> 6.2 From the CompuServe commercial service.
> To subscribe to Museum-L from CompuServe send the following in the body
> of an e-mail message to >INTERNET: [log in to unmask]
>
> SUBSCRIBE Museum-L Full Name
>
> ...Beware; it will behoove you to cut costs by using TAPCIS, CIM,
> AutoSIG, Navigator, or the offline reader of your choice if reading
> Museum-L from CompuServe; the volume reaches or exceeds several dozen
> messages a day. CompuServe also levies a per message surcharge after a
> certain number of Internet messages.
>
> 6.3 From the America OnLine (AOL) commercial service.
> AOL doesn't have a text interface. Internet e-mail is integrated into
> AOL's graphical software, so to subscribe to Museum-L from AOL send the
> following in the body of an e-mail message to: [log in to unmask]
>
> SUBSCRIBE Museum-L Full Name
>
> Some people use AOLs "FlashMail" feature to capture messages before
> reading them, this will save substantial connect time charges. AOL also
> allows reading Museum-L messages via the bit.listserv.museum-l Usenet
> newsgroup.
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> 7. LEAVING / UNSUBSCRIBING.
>
> If you absolutely don't want to stay listed at all on Museum-L and never
> want to have anything to do with the list again, from the Internet send
> the following in the body of an e-mail message to:
> [log in to unmask]
>
> SIGNOFF Museum-L
>
> For other networks/systems use the same method you used to subscribe.
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> 8. POSTING MESSAGES.
>
> There are two addresses used in relation to the Museum-L discussing
> list, both are located at the host: home.ease.lsoft.com
>
> Administrative and management messages are sent to: LISTSERV
> Posting to the discussion list, which are then broadcast to the
> full membership are sent to: Museum-L
> PLEASE DO NOT SEND ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGE TO MUSEUM-L.
> Specific address formatting varies slightly from different networks.
>
> 8.1 From the Internet.
> After you receive a subscription confirmation, send postings to the
> list using this address: [log in to unmask]
>
> 8.2 From CompuServe.
> After you receive a subscription confirmation, send postings to the
> list to using this address: >INTERNET: [log in to unmask]
>
> 8.3 From America OnLine.
> After you receive a subscription confirmation, send postings to the
> list using this address: [log in to unmask]
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> 9. MANAGING / CONTROLLING YOUR MESSAGES.
>
> 9.1 NOMAIL Option
> If you're interested in staying registered with Museum-L but you don't
> want to participate actively (i.e.: can't handle the e-mail volume, not
> able to read your e-mail for a period of time ...), send the following
> in the body of an e-mail message to: [log in to unmask]
>
> SET Museum-L NOMAIL
>
> Keep this file handy because you will not receive any messages while you
> have your e-mail options set for NOMAIL. We have suspended the annual
> renewal process because the listowner was swamped each December by more
> than 200 e-mail messages asking how to renew subscriptions. Therefore,
> you may go years without receiving a message from Museum-L, and if you
> want to start again, send the following message to:
> [log in to unmask]
>
> SET Museum-L MAIL
>
> 9.2 REVIEW Command.
> To see the list of subscribers (including yourself, to see where
> LISTSERV thinks you are), send the following in the body of an e-mail
> message to: [log in to unmask] (subject doesn't matter)
>
> REVIEW Museum-L
>
> 9.3 NOREPRO Command.
> If you don't want to receive a copy of the messages you post, Send the
> following in the body of an e-mail message to: [log in to unmask]
>
> SET Museum-L NOREPRO
>
> 9.4 DIGEST Command.
> With the DIGEST option ON the LISTSERV software will send one large
> message per day from the Museum-L discussion list. With the latest version of
> LISTSERV software the default is to send the digest with each message as a MIME
> attachment. You may switch the digest to send a single text message by sending
> a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] with the following in
> the body of the message:
>
> set Museum-L NOMIME
>
> This single message contains a simple table of contents and the full text of
> the day's messages. The DIGEST is distributed shortly after midnight eastern
> time. If you would like to switch to the DIGEST option send the following in
> the body of an e-mail message to: [log in to unmask]
>
> SET Museum-L DIGEST
>
> 9.5 QUERY Command.
> If you want to find out your current Museum-L distribution list options,
> send the following in the body of an e-mail message to:
> [log in to unmask]
>
> QUERY Museum-L
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> 10. USENET GROUP: bit.listserv.museum-l
>
> All Museum-L postings are now forwarded to the alternative Usenet
> newsgroup bit.listserv.museum-l. Postings to the newsgroup are
> automatically forwarded back to the list. Please remember this when
> posting to the newsgroup. Museum-L has been known to generate more than
> 50 messages a day, and the newsgroup was established to allow people
> with access the Usenet another option to read messages without having
> their mailbox fill up.
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> 11. ARCHIVES.
>
> The archives are searchable on the Internet in one of two ways.
>
> The archives are in searchable format at the University of California Museum
> of Paleontology.
>
> Gopher to host: ucmp1.berkeley.edu
>
> On the World Wide Web the archives are searchable at:
>
> http://home.dc.lsoft.com/archives/museum-l.html
>
> The archives at L-Soft are the log files, as the files are built with each
> posting. The L-Soft archives have a graphical web interface for searching.
>
> **HINT** It is much quicker to search by key words rather than reading
> the file.
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> 12. RELATED DISCUSSION LISTS.
>
> [To be added later; it may be a different file.]
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> 13. RETENTION OF THE MUSEUM-L FAQ.
>
> IMPORTANT: PRINT OR SAVE THIS INFORMATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> 14. COPIES OF THE MUSEUM-L FAQ.
>
> These instructions are available via anonymous FTP from two sites:
>
> Host: darwin.nmmnh-abq.mus.nm.us
>
> Login as anonymous and use your e-mail address as your password.
> This file is contained in the misc directory under the file name:
> museum-l-faq.txt
>
> Also host: simsc.si.edu
>
> Login as anonymous and use your e-mail address as your password.
> Change directory to: museums
> Change directory to: general
> This file is under the name:
> museum-l-faq.txt
>
> These instructions are also available via gopher:
>
> Host: world.std.com
> Go to: Membership and Professional Associations
> Then go to: Museum Computer Network
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> 15. AUTHORS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
>
> This document was written by John Chadwick and David Bridge who are
> solely responsible for any errors. We gratefully acknowledge the
> contributions and suggestions of the following reviewers: Mignon
> Erixon-Stanford, Guy Hermann, Katherine Jones-Garmil and Suzanne
> Quigley.
>
> Please send any corrections or suggestions for FUTURE additions or
> improvements to the "Museum-L FAQ" to the listowner (see above).
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 13:05:48 +0000
> From: Boylan P <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Museum-L
>
> In defence of John....
>
> The LISTSERV commands we were ALL asked to save for future record and use
> all seem to work perfectly well for me, BUT....
>
> you MUST leave the "subject" etc. headers in your e-mail blank!
>
> Indeed as LISTSERV (and MAJORDOMO on other systems) commands are
> processed automatically by the reliable though fairly dumb software you
> have to leave EVERYTHING else completely blank. The odd "Bye.." or
> signature file will inevitably throw the system out completely - as
> John's standard instructions make very clear.
>
> Patrick Boylan
> (NOT signing-off!)
>
> =========================================.
>
> > Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 03:50:51 -0500
> > From: Dionysus Z'ei <[log in to unmask]>
> >
> > It was easy to get on this list.... a bit TOO easy if you ask me
> > What is the correct command for getting off?
> > Not only have I tried the one LstServ said to use, I have tried variations on
> > the them....
> > yet I am still here & list serv says it has to forward my mail to a real
> > person to tak e me off, when it didnt take a real person to get me on!!!!
> > I love you all dearly but I cant be on this list.... somebody please help
> > me....
> > I am starting to become emotionally affected by this.
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 08:20:12 EST
> From: "Susan W." <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: collections & the law
>
> Most collections in museums are held as public trusts, and are subject to use
> in legal matters. My only comment is to suggest that, whenever possible, you a
> sk the people with the subpoenas if a notarized copy (of a tape or a blueprint
> or a letter or such) would address their purposes. Sometimes it does, and then
> you don't have to try (sometimes in vain) to get the items returned. Evidence
> often does have to remain within the court's control.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 08:25:40 EST
> From: NMHM <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Medical Instruments, safety and otherwise
>
> 1. There is a publication that deals with that very issue of safety
> and historical medical instruments:
>
> "Safety Issues in Medical Museums," _Caduceus_ VII:2 (Autumn 1991)
>
> 2. For those of you who are intersted in the care of their collections
> of medical instruments and equipment, I would encourage you to join:
>
> Medical Museums Association
> ATTN: Jenifer Kane, Secretary Treasurer
> c/o Dittrick Museum
> 11000 Euclid Ave.
> Cleveland, OH 44105
> email: [log in to unmask]
>
>
>
> Alan Hawk
> National Museum of Health and Medicine, AFIP
> (Vice President, Medical Museums Association)
> [log in to unmask]
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 29 Jan 1997 23:35:33 GMT
> From: Stephanie James <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: MUSEUM WEB PAGES
>
> Hello.
>
> I am currently doing research regarding the theory behind museum, archive
> or gallery web-sites.
>
> I was wondering if you would respond to the following survey questions. If
> a question does not apply, or you would rather not answer, please feel free
> to modify it or ignore it. Also, if you are aware of similar research,
> please let me know.
>
> Please respond to me directly at <[log in to unmask]>.
>
>
> Does your institution have a web-site?
>
> If not, why? Is it a priority? How do you think it will benefit your
> institution?
>
> If yes, what was the rationale behind the creation of your web site?
>
> Was any specific theory consulted in the process (eg. learning,
> communication, marketing)?
>
> Does the web site reflect the mandate of the institution?
>
> What is the general purpose of the site?
>
> Has the purpose evolved?
>
> Is there a target audience?
>
> Has any visitor research been done to see who is visiting the web site? If
> not, is any planned?
>
> Was a committee formed to create the site? If this so, did the committee
> include representation from curatorial, education, programming and
> marketing departments? Were any additional departments consulted?
>
> Was a department created to manage the site or does its management fall
> under the control of an existing department? If yes, which department? If
> it is managed by a committee, is it a permanent standing committee?
>
> Do you have an on-line gift shop or means of ordering museum products such
> as catalogues and other publications?
>
> How do you feel about "virtual tours" versus the "real-life" visit?
>
> Can you foresee any other uses for such technology? (eg: wider access to
> collections information or publications)
>
> Please feel free to elaborate on any of these points and include some of
> your personal feelings and/or the general feeling of the success or failure
> of your web site.
>
> Thank you for your time.
>
>
> Stephanie James
> [log in to unmask]
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 29 Jan 1997 20:03:55 GMT
> From: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: five travelling exhibits available
>
> There has been a bit of discussion lately on some newsgroups about
> smaller travelling exhibits that might be available for rental. We
> (the Manitoba Museum of Man and Nature/Planetarium/Science Centre)
> have just launched our Travelling Exhibitions Program. Currently we
> are offering for rent five exhibitions, all of which can fit into
> spaces of 1000 sq. ft. or less (or more!). They are entitled:
>
> 1. Science On The Move - 10 independent interactive stations, dealing
> with electricity, stress, reaction time, mixing colours of light,
> etc. Rate is $500/week, 3 week minimum Complete with wheelchair
> accessible tables, etc.
>
> 2. The Vikings: Master Mariners, Traders, Colonists and Artisans -
> graphic panels with beautiful and mounted artifacts; educational kit.
> Rate is $250/week, 3 week min.
>
> 3. Winnipeg 1919 General Strike: A City in Crisis - this strike is
> one of the best - known events in Canadian labour history. 29 framed
> panels. Rate is $250/week, 3 week min. Supplementary booklets.
>
> 4. The Wonder of Wood: The Nature of Wood - graphic panels,
> photographs and display cases with wood and numerous other specimens,
> this exhibit explores what wood is, and how it is used by creatures
> other than people. What looks like wood but isn't? How is it used
> for shelter and food? discusses various physical properties of wood.
> Rate is $250/week, min. 3 weeks Supplementary Educational kit.
>
> 5. The Wonder of Wood: Woods of the World - focusses on the four
> major world forest types. Uses display cases, graphic panels and
> photographs to show the thousands of different woods from around the
> world. Rate is $250/week, min. 3 week booking. Supplementary
> Educational kit.
>
> Please feel free to pass this information on to the appropriate
> person(s). If more information is required please contact me
> directly at [log in to unmask] or in writing to
> Alexis Hatcher, Travelling Exhibits Coordinator, Manitoba Museum of
> Man and Nature, 190 Rupert Ave. , Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada,
> R2W 1E8, tel. 204-956-2830, fax. 204-942-3679.
>
> Thanks, George Wurtak, Director of Programs
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 09:52:33 -0500
> From: Steven Lubar <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Job Announcement: Military History Curator
>
> Job Announcement: Curator, Military History, National Museum of
> American History, Smithsonian Institution
>
> The National Museum of American History is planning to hire a curator
> for the museum#s Armed Forces collection. The incumbent will develop
> exhibits, acquire new collections, manage the care and documentation
> of the collection, and perform research leading to both scholarly and
> popular publications and programs.
>
> We seek a skilled public historian whose work has focused on 20th
> century military history. The successful applicant will have
> demonstrated the ability to develop innovative exhibitions and
> programs to portray military history and its relation to technology
> and the fabric of American society to a broad constituency. This is a
> Federal Civil Service position GS 13/14. Salary range
> $52,867-$62,473.
>
> To obtain a complete application package call 202-287-3102 , press 9,
> and request announcement #96C-2170. Applications must be postmarked
> or received by March 31, 1997. EEO/AA
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 10:09:26 -0500
> From: Collingwood Museum <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Manitoba list?
>
> Good morning colleagues,
>
> Is anyone aware of an e-mail list for heritage institutions in the
> Canadian province of Manitoba?
>
> If so, could you please e-mail me directly with the details how to get on.
>
> Thanks in Advance,
> Tracy Marsh, Director/Curator
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 10:33:43 -0500
> From: Katherine Jones-Garmil <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: AAM's Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo97
>
> Jeff,
>
> Please take a look at the following web sites that mention the AAM meeting
> and expo. There will be more soon. If you have a link I can include it.
>
> My web page:
>
> http://world.std.com/~mkjg/Kathy/
>
> and MCN's
>
> http://world.std.com/~mcn/
>
> BTW, how many comps and $55 registrations will be have this year. I am
> organizing the booth participants and it will help to know.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Kathy
>
> Katherine Jones-Garmil
> Assistant Director
> Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology
> Harvard University
> 11 Divinity Avenue
> Cambridge, MA 02138
>
> (617) 495-1969
> (617) 495-7535 (fax)
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 10:31:04 -0800
> From: "Jose A. Ortiz" <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: survey grant need
>
> We are in the planning phases of reorganizing office & work spaces
> (moving workshop, conservation studio and various dept offices). Is
> anyone familiar with grants that allow for an architect to complete a
> survery and draw specs (for the best use of space)?
>
> You may respond to me off list.
>
> Thank you,
> Jose
> --
> Jose A. Ortiz
> Assistant Manager, The Cloisters
> A branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
> Tel. (212) 650-2289
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 11:52:07 -0500
> From: Ivy Strickler <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: need sketch
>
> I am looking for someone who can do a pen and ink sketch of a historic
> home. Can anyone recommend an artist?
>
>
> Ivy Fleck Strickler Phone 215-895-1637
> Drexel University Fax 215-895-4917
> Nesbitt College of Design Arts [log in to unmask]
> Philadelphia, PA 19104
>
> "Sometimes you have to go a long distance out of your way to come back a
> short distance correctly."
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 18:01:30 +0100
> From: "stephan adam prag." <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Museums of Contem. and Modern Art, Investigation Summer 1997
>
> Dear members,
>
> In May 1997 I am moving to Barcelona for several months within the framework
> of my study programm of Commerce at the University of Economics and Business
> Administration in Vienna to carry out a scientifical investigation for my
> master thesis titled
>
> =84Barriers and possibilities of the promotional marketing mix=20
> of Museums of Contemporary and Modern Art=93
>
> (supervised by the Institute of Cultural Management, Vienna/Austria)
>
> Talks with experts of cultural institutions, research centers and
> universities as well as a scientifical look at the consumer behavior of the
> audience of Contemporary and Modern Art shall be the basis for a master
> thesis with professional relevance.
>
> For this reason I am starting to build up a network of contacts to make the
> investigation more efficient. Definitely, it would be a big support to get
> in contact with leading experts or colleagues to have the possibility to
> benefit from their experiences and ideas of the current situation of the
> marketing and management of the Arts.
>
>
> Thank you very much for your support in any form which is appreciated a=
> lot!!!
>
> With kind regards
>
> stephan adam prag.
>
> P.S.: A curriculum vitae and a short detailed research plan will be sent to
> anyone who is interested in this field or wants to know more about this.
>
> stephan adam prag.
> doeblergasse 1/2/16
> a-1070 wien
> e-mail: [log in to unmask]
> tel.: Austria (0)222-522 69 76
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 15:21:27 GMT
> From: MuseumPro <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: #Exhibition Designer/s for failed project
>
> I want to thank you you all for responding to my sensitive request. I am
> bringing this info to my director, who feels we have a good start to
> structure a proper unterviewing environment.
>
> I would still appreciate learning of more exhibit designers. Anyone know
> of a good designer or design firm in the northeast? (as travel $ would be
> a consideration, it would be ideal if the designer were in the Northeast
> and had both art museum and history museum experience.)
>
> Thanks again. Please reply in confidence directly to my e-mail address.
>
> I will alert the list as to progress, apologize for the annonymous nature
> of this e-mail, but would assure you I am a MuseumPro, in need of help,
> and for now must maintain some confidentiality. Thank you for your
> understanding.
>
> MuseumPro
>
> "Nobody can be like me. Sometimes even I have trouble doing it ! "
> Tallulah Bankhead
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 11:13:31 PST
> From: "Lax, Andrew" <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: PLEASE SIGN ON TO MUSEUM-L
>
> COULD YOU ADD MY NAME TO THE MUSEUM-L MAILING LIST?
>
> THANKS,
> ANDY LAX
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 14:23:11 -0800
> From: "Lara K. Culley" <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: 1997 Exhibitions Program
>
> A complimentary copy of the just-published "American Federation of Arts
> Exhibitions Program 1997" is available upon request to professional
> museum colleagues/staff. Fully illustrated in color, this valuable
> resource describes in detail the 52 fine arts and media arts exhibitions
> -- including 13 new offerings -- developed by the AFA to serve the
> diverse programming needs of art museums, university art galleries and
> visual arts centers across the country.
>
> For a complimentary catalogue, call Museum Services at
> 800-232-0270, ex. 39; fax 212-861-2487; or email [log in to unmask]
>
> What is the AFA?
>
> Founded in 1909, The American Federation of Arts (AFA) is the nation's
> oldest and most comprehensive not-for-profit art museum service
> organization, with more than 500 member museums across the country and
> abroad. The AFA provides traveling art exhibitions and educational,
> professional and technical programs developed in collabortaion with the
> museum community. Through these programs, the AFA seeks to strengthen the
> ability of museums to enrich the public's experience and understanding of
> art.
>
> Among the valuable specialized services available to AFA Institutional
> (musuem) Members are reduced-rate fine art insurance and transportation
> programs that assist in lowering operating costs.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 14:38:17 -0500
> From: Louise Lanzilotti <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Museum History Performance
>
> Another museum that does living history not involving battles is:
>
> Mission Houses Museum
> 553 South King St.
> Honolulu, HI 96813
> 808-531-0481 They may even have a web page.
>
> Aloha, Louise K. Lanzilotti
> Curator of Education
> The Contemporary Museum
> Honolulu
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 12:53:09 -0700
> From: Clothing and Textiles Collection <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Storage Renovation Project
>
> Thank-you to all of you who responded to our letter regarding our
> clothing and Textile Collection relocation. The suggestions you have put
> forth and the contacts we have made have been very helpful and we appreciate
> the time you have taken.
>
> For those of you who missed our message we require storage for
> almost 20, 000 textile and clothing related artifacts which will have to be
> housed on a mobile compact storage unit. Our collection is very actively
> used for teaching, research and public programs.
>
> If you can think of any museums anywhere in the world that have
> storage systems worthwhile looking in to, please contact us. You may want
> to contact our Curator, Anne Lambert, by phone (403) 492-1502, fax or email:
> [log in to unmask]
>
> Thank-You,
> Monica Engler
> Planning Assistant
>
> Clothing and Textiles Collection
> Department of Human Ecology
> University of Alberta
> 115 Home Economics Building
> Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
> T6G 2M8
> ph. (403) 492-2528
> Fax (403) 492-4821
> email: [log in to unmask]
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 15:38:27 -0500
> From: Dionysus Z'ei <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: MUSEUM WEB PAGES
>
> Stephanie-
>
> Is your research aimed at the creation of a final paper or report? If so
> I will be very interested in seeing a copy. When do you expect to have your
> data by?
>
> Dionysus Zei, [log in to unmask]
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 15:43:22 -0500
> From: Barry Szczesny <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: NINCH ANNOUNCEMENT: TIIAP Outreach Workshops (fwd)
>
> More on TIIAP: GRANT APPLICATION WORKSHOPS
>
> Barry G. Szczesny
> AAM Government Affairs
> [log in to unmask]
> (202) 289-9125
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 12:09:45 -0500
> From: Judith S. Sparrow <[log in to unmask]>
> To: Multiple recipients of list <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: NINCH ANNOUNCEMENT: TIIAP Outreach Workshops
>
> NINCH ANNOUNCEMENT
> January 30, 1997
>
>
> TIIAP GRANT APPLICATION WORKSHOPS
> Following the announcement earlier this week of the latest round of the
> Telecommunications and Information Infrastructure Assistance Program
> (TIIAP) grants, the Dept. of Commerce has released a list of its
> application workshops to be held between February 14 and March 6 in
> Alexandria, VA, Nashua, NH, Chicago, IL, New Orleans and Phoenix, AZ
>
> ******************************************************************
>
> NTIA announces a series of regional Outreach Workshops on the 1997
> TIIAP Grant Round. The following is information on the Workshops. Call
> 202-482-2048 for more information and a registration form. Online
> registration is available on NTIA's web site: http://www.ntia.doc.gov
>
> The Commerce Department's National Telecommunications and
> Information Administration (NTIA) announced the 1997
> Telecommunications and Information Infrastructure Assistance Program
> (TIIAP) grant competition in the Federal Register on January 27, 1997.
> TIIAP is a highly competitive, merit-based grant program that provides
> assistance to public and nonprofit sector organizations with creative
> approaches to applying information and telecommunications technologies
> to solve community problems and meet community needs. NTIA received
> a $21.49 million appropriation for the 1997 TIIAP program. The deadline
> for submitting applications is March 27, 1997.
>
> TIIAP has organized a series of Outreach Workshops to discuss the
> TIIAP program, introduce the 1997 TIIAP grant round and discuss
> program funding priorities and application requirements, as well as afford
> an opportunity to meet TIIAP Program Officers and potential TIIAP
> applicants in your region of the country. In addition, recipients of
> previous TIIAP grants will speak at the Workshops to offer insights into
> developing a successful TIIAP proposal. The afternoon sessions will be
> devoted to breakout sessions that expand on topics introduced during
> the morning session.
>
> This is a key opportunity for interested parties to understand the TIIAP
> goals and process and meet representatives of other organizations
> interested in the TIIAP program. The information you find at the
> Workshops and the relationships you form can help you build critical
> alliances, explore new programs, and plan your technology strategy. The
> Outreach Workshops will be held on:
>
> Friday, February 14, Alexandria, Virginia, Crystal Gateway Marriott,
> (703) 920-3230 or (800)228-9290
>
> Wednesday, February 19, Nashua, New Hampshire, Sheraton Tara
> Hotel, (603) 888-9970 or (800) 843-8272
>
> Wednesday, February 26, Chicago, Illinois, Chicago Marriott, (312)
> 836-0100 or (800) 228-0265
>
> Tuesday, March 4, New Orleans, Louisiana, New Orleans Marriott, (504)
> 581-1000 or (800) 228-9290
>
> Thursday, March 6, Phoenix, Arizona, Crowne Plaza Phoenix, (602)
> 257-1525 or (800) 359-7253
>
> Registration will be held from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. The workshop will be held
> from 9:00-5:00 p.m.
>
> Seating is limited to approximately 500 persons at each event.
> Registration for each workshop is strongly advised. Fax the completed
> registration form to (202) 501-5136 or (202) 501-8009 or email the
> information to [log in to unmask], or visit NTIA's web site at
> http://www.ntia.doc.gov for online registration. Attendance at the
> workshops is encouraged. However, if you are unable to attend a
> workshop you may contact the TIIAP office with any questions you may
> have about the 1997 grant round.
>
> Please contact hotel and airlines or travel agent directly to make travel
> arrangements.
> Attendees are financially responsible for travel and hotel
> accommodations.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 11:55:27 -0600
> From: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: inquiry of history-through-performance work
>
> In article <[log in to unmask]>,
> Sandra Kay Gladney <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> >
> > I am a graduate student at the University of Oregon in Arts Management.
> > I have been participating in this listserv for a few weeks and hope that
> > some of you can help me, too.
> >
> > I am trying to locate organizations that use performance to illustrate
> > historical people and events. I am reluctant to use the phrase "living
> > history" because I do not want to limit my search to military
> > battle reenactment activities.
>
> > Sandra Gladney
> > MS student in Arts Management
> > University of Oregon
> > Eugene, OR
> > <[log in to unmask]>
>
> Dear Ms. Gladney
>
> I belong to a group dedicated to bringing "living history" programs to museums,
> schools and other organizations. Our group is called SoloTogether. Characters
> represented by SoloTogether include Eleanor Roosevelt, Susan B. Anthony, Teddy
> Roosevelt, Emily Dickinson, Calvin Coolidge, Galileo and more.
>
> Please visit our web site to learn more about our organization and about other
> programs and characters.
>
> http://www.gis.net/~mtf/solo.htm
>
> I hope this will be helpful.
>
> Mike Francis
> -------------------==== Posted via Deja News ====-----------------------
> http://www.dejanews.com/ Search, Read, Post to Usenet
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 12:12:13 -0800
> From: Doug Kendall <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Time Capsules: Where to Get a New One?
>
> A local patron is looking for a time capsule to fill and bury as part of
> a town sesquicentennial celebration. I don't find sources in our
> reference works and seem to recall this question coming up on the list a
> while back.
>
> I would appreciate any information on sources for time capsules that list
> members could provide (by private email unless you think it's something
> many will be interested).
>
> Thanks!
> --
> Doug Kendall, Curator of Domestic Life
> State Historical Society of Wisconsin, Museum Division
> 816 State St., Madison WI 53706; (608)-264-6552
> e-mail: [log in to unmask]
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 16:36:15 -0500
> From: Catherine Lewis & Jonathan Glick <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Collaborative Exhibitions
>
> Dear MUSEUM-L Subscribers,
>
> I am in the process of compiling a list of collaborative exhibitions,
> programs, and initiatives for participants in the session "Cooperation or
> Competing Visions? Museums and Community Collaborations" at AAM in Atlanta
> (April 29, 2:00-3:15 p.m). I have enclosed a preliminary list, if you have
> anything to add, please respond to me off-list at
> [log in to unmask] Many thanks,
>
> The Baltimore Neighborhood Heritage Project (1977).
>
> The Eyes of Chief Seattle. Suquamish Tribal Cultural Center, Fort Madison
> Indian Reservation, Suquamish Washington. (opened July 1983).
>
> California: A Place, A People, A Dream. Oakland Museum. (permanent
> installation, opened September 1984).
>
> Let This Be Your Home: The African American Migration to Philadelphia,
> 1900-1940. Afro-American Historical and Cultural Museum in
> Philadelphia. (1987)
>
> A Time of Gathering: Native Heritage in Washington State and Pacific Voices
> Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum (1989, in process).
>
> Shades of LA: A Search for Visual Ethnic and Cultural History. Los Angles
> Public Libray (1990-present)
>
> A Meeting Ground of Cultures. Gallery 33, Birmingham Museum and Art
> Gallery, Great Britain (199?).
>
> Minnesota Communities. Minnesota Historical Society (??)
>
> Selected Collaborative Programs. Early American Museum (1990-).
>
> Where We Live. Missouri Historical Society (June 1991-)
>
> =BFPor Qu=E9 Brooklyn? Our Borough's Latino Voices. Brooklyn Historical Soci=
> ety
> (October 10, 1991-August 1992).
>
> La Frontera/The Border: Art About the Mexico/United States Border Region.
> Co- sponsored by the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Centro Cultural de
> la Raza in San Diego. (opened March 1993)
>
> Preston Asia. Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston. (1993)
>
> Tribute to Survival. Milwaukee Public Museum (1993).
>
> Breaking Ground: Plants and People. Brooklyn Botanical Garden and the
> Brooklyn Children's Museum, 1993-8.
>
> The Nehru Gallery Textile Project. The Victoria and Albert Museum. London
> (1993-1996).
>
> Great City!, A People's Gallery, Al Hambra, Mass Observation, Locked in the
> Museum, The People's Choice. Tyne and Wear Museums, Great Britain
> (1993-1996)
>
> My Brighton-Community History Project. Brighton Museum and Art Gallery,
> branch of The Royal Pavillion, Art Gallery and Museums, Great Britain.
> (1994)
>
> Asian History Project, Peace in Our Time, Crafts in the Community, Kirklees
> Sound Archive, The Kirklees Photographic Archive. Kirklees
> Metropolitan Council Cultural Services (1994).
>
> Crown Heights History Project. The Brooklyn Children's Museum, the Brooklyn
> Historical Society, and the Society for the Preservation of Weeksville and
> Bedford-Stuyvesant History (April 1994-August 1995).
>
> Neighborhoods: Keepers of Culture. Chicago Historical Society, series of
> four collaborative exhibitions (1995-8).
>
> Cultural Reporter. National Museum of American History, 1995.
>
> Brent People and The Community Gallery. Grange Museum of Community History,
> Brent, Great Britain. (1995)
>
> Agayuliyrarput : Our Way of Making Prayer : The Living Tradition of Yu'pik
> Masks. Anchorage Museum of History and Art (1996-).
>
> Learning About Our Past: The Story of the Mille Lacs Band of teh Ojibwe.
> Mille Lacs Indian Museum (opened May 1996).
>
> Unpacking on the Prairie: Jewish Women in the Upper Midwest. Minnesota
> Historical Society (October 1996-October 1997).
>
> Q is for Quilts. Minnesota Historical Society (opens November 1997).
>
> Salmon Stakes: People, Nature and Technology. Museum of History and
> Industry in Seattle (scheduled to open late 1997)
>
> Native American, European, and African Cultures in Mississippi, 1500-1800.
> Old Capitol Museum of Mississippi History (scheduled to open in 1997).
>
> Who We Are Neighborhood Program. The Montgomery County Historical Society.
> Dayton, Ohio.
>
> Museum Team. Brooklyn Children's Museum. (??)
>
> How Does a Village Raise a Child. Missouri Historical Society (scheduled to
> open in 1997).
>
> People and Place in 20th-Century St. Louis, The Place I'm In: The Evolution
> of A Neighborhood, Voices From Our Community. Missouri Historical
> Society (in process).
>
>
>
> Catherine M. Lewis
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 16:50:08 -0500
> From: Katherine Jones-Garmil <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: MCN workshops at AAM
>
> MCN will be offering two pre-conference workshops at the American
> Association of Museums conference in Atlanta, GA in April.
>
> For more information, please see the following:
>
> http://world.std.com/~mcn
>
> Or you may contact me off the list.
>
> Thanks
>
> Kathy
>
> Katherine Jones-Garmil
> Assistant Director
> Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology
> Harvard University
> 11 Divinity Avenue
> Cambridge, MA 02138
>
> (617) 495-1969
> (617) 495-7535 (fax)
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 16:58:35 -0500
> From: "Stephanie A. Stebich" <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: MUSEUM WEB PAGES
>
> D,
> I am not sure what you are referring to. Can you help me out?
> S
>
> --
> Stephanie Stebich
> Asst. to the Dir./Admin. Cur.
> Cleveland Museum of Art (www.clemusart.com)
> [log in to unmask]
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 29 Jan 1997 21:59:30 -0600
> From: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: tilt pens or floaty pens
>
> I collect and trade floaty or tilt pens. I am always looking for new pens
> from around the US or the world.
>
> If you are interested in trading please contact me.
>
> I have been collecting these pens for 7 years now and have over 500 in my
> collection. I have many for trade and always add new ones to my list.
>
> If you know where I might find an interesting pen please let me know.
>
> Thanks!!
>
> Cheryl Vincent
> Phoenix, AZ
> -------------------==== Posted via Deja News ====-----------------------
> http://www.dejanews.com/ Search, Read, Post to Usenet
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 17:04:49 -0500
> From: "Stephanie A. Stebich" <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: unsubscribe
>
> Sorry to bother you all but I have had no success in unsubscribing to this list as I will be away for two weeks and do not want to return to thousands of email messages in my box. Please help.
> S
>
> --
> Stephanie Stebich
> Asst. to the Dir./Admin. Cur.
> Cleveland Museum of Art (www.clemusart.com)
> [log in to unmask]
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 17:12:46 -0500
> From: Collingwood Museum <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: tilt pens or floaty pens
>
> >I collect and trade floaty or tilt pens. I am always looking for new pens
> >from around the US or the world.
>
> One of my favourite pens (I had 6 of them, and alas they all ran out) was
> from Dundurn Castle in Hamilton Ontario. It had am image of the charming
> Victorian Mansion, with a horse and carriage trotting up and down the facade!
>
> If you NEED this in your personal collection, let me know, and I'll look
> up their address for you!
> Tracy Marsh, Director/Curator
> Collingwood Museum
> [log in to unmask]
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 15:17:09 +0000
> From: John Chadwick <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: message from Robert Baron
>
> >
> >One hitch in the signoff procedure that I've encountered is that to sign
> >off listserv,the address and the domain name of the person initiating the
> >command must be EXACTLY the same as it was when the person signed on.
> >
> >Sometimes minor changes are made by domain administrators that do not
> >affect the mail you receive but which do change the domain name of the
> >outgoing mail. For example, my domain name "pipeline.com" was changed at
> >one time to "nyc.pipeline.com." Sending commands to the listserver only
> >produced a message saying that I wasn't known to the system. Mail sent to
> >me at "pipeline.com" continued to get through. I had to ask John Chadwick
> >personally to change my mail options. There was no way I could do it myself.
> >
> >Robert Baron
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 18:07:20 -0500
> From: Dionysus Z'ei <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Museums of Contem. and Modern Art, Investigation Summer 1997
>
> Stepban-
>
> Do you have a contact at the Ringling Museum in Sarasota Florida? In
> addition to their fine classic collection they have had some outstanding
> modern tours. Considering that it is in the tourism state its demographics
> shuld be very interesting for you thesis.
>
> PLease send me a copy of your Cur. Vitae and research plan; If I think I
> can be of any assistance I will let you know.
>
>
> Dionysus Z'ei
> [log in to unmask]
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 18:57:44 -0500
> From: Jay Fahey <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: need sketch
>
> Ivy Fleck Strickler wrote: I am looking for someone who can do a pen and
> ink sketch of a historic home. Can anyone recommend an artist?
>
> I can! I've seen some excellent work by a NY artist named Jill Gill, whose
> forte is drawings of homes, modern and historic. I've seen her work, and it's
> excellent. It's taken me a while to track down her number: (212) 362-8440. If
> I wanted a picture of a home, I wouldn't trust anyone else. I like her, too!
> Hope you can work something out.
>
> Jay Fahey
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 19:10:05 -0500
> From: Dionysus Z'ei <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Trackballs -not
>
> Tara-
>
> 1000x no on the trackball idea. Nixit. Trackballs, not matter how heavy duty
> they may be will always and continually collect oils and dust which is then
> tranfered to the rollers, then clooged up they will not function propoerly
> resulting in guest frustration etc... You will need to clean them regularly,
> resulting in downtime & excess maitainence.
>
> You need to use a touch pad- far easier to maintain all around.
>
> Also there are several good touchscreens avail for the IBM platform; possibly
> also Macs may have them.
>
> Dionysus Zei
> [log in to unmask]
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 16:18:43 PST
> From: "Lax, Andrew" <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: FileMaker Pro Help
>
> Our collections database is in FileMaker Pro 3.0 and we are currently developing
> other files that utilize the relational functions of that version to streamline
> collection management tasks. We have created a loan form with these relational
> aspects that works well as a loan form but so far we are unable to further
> manipulate the date in the manner we want. We're not even sure if FileMaker is
> able to do what we want.
>
> On the loan form, the basic registration information for the loan (Loan ID #,
> Borrower's name and address, Loan period, etc.) are listed in Global fields in a
> title header and are individual to each loan. The body of the form includes the
> listing of the objects to be lent. When we type in the catalog number of an
> object, with the relational functions, FileMaker automatically enters other
> pertinent information (such as name of object, culture, description,
> measurements, etc.) by linking them from the main database. This is done with
> related fields as opposed to a lookup. Each object (along with accompanying
> information fields) comprises a separate record in the loan file. This serves as
> the hard copy.
>
> After a loan is completed, we would like to move the loan file's registration
> information (from the Title Header Global Fields) and the list of loan objects'
> catalog numbers (from the individual records in the file) into a master loan
> file so that the original loan file would actually serve as a template for
> subsequent loans. For permanent record keeping purposes we only need a record of
> what objects were lent to whom, when, and for what purpose. Specific cataloging
> information for objects will still be available in the main database so we see
> no need to duplicate it in the master loan file.
>
> Because neither the name of a borrower or a particular object is unique to any
> one loan, we thought that perhaps we could organize the master loan file by the
> Loan ID#. Using FileMaker's Portal function, we can view records in this manner
> with the list of catalog numbers appearing in the portal. However, once the loan
> form is cleared, the catalog numbers are also deleted from the portal in the
> master file.
>
> It would seem that there must be a way fir FileMaker Pro to do what we want but
> we haven't been able to find it yet. Would would appreciate advise from any
> FileMaker Pro 3.0 users.
>
> Andy Lax
> Russell Hartman
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 18:16:09 -0600
> From: Nancy J Russell <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Collaborative Exhibitions
>
> I don't know if you are interested in an international slant, but the
> Open Museum (Glasgow, Scotland) is working on a community partnership
> exhibition called 2000 Glasgow Lives. I did an internship there last
> summer, collecting oral histories for the project. If you are
> interested in more information or who to talk to at the Open Museum
> respond off line .
>
> Nancy Russell
> [log in to unmask]
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 21:40:37 GMT
> From: Catbasket <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: East Coast Kansan for Hire in Philly and Beyond
>
> I used to see those signs on nail-studded telephone poles when I
> was young: Man for hire, Handyman, Yardwork Cheap, numbers
> scrawled underneath. Had they been the desperate acts of broken men who
> had fallen and then become mired in hard times? Or were they placed _just
> so_ by hayseed entrepreneurs who knew their best prospects came by
> word-of-mouth and from clumsily painted cardboard signs? Some were con
> artists, tinkers or travelers (my father seemed never to have caught on
> while I was always suspicious of them), but today I am throwing myself in
> with their lot.
> Against my better judgement and the advice of people who have been
> in museums much longer than I, I have moved to the East Coast from Kansas
> in search of a job in curating/collections management. I was warned from
> New York to DC that competition for jobs is fierce and that many museums
> cannot afford to replace lost/downsized staff members. Yes, I thought,
> But I am skilled, intelligent, resourceful and determined. Besides, I
> have many leads and contacts and I will have a job in no time.
> A year later, I pay my rent by bartending and pastry cheffing.
> When I am not working, I volunteer at museums here in Philadelphia. I
> attend conferences and work shops. I interview for every job I can. I
> schmooze and network. I scour the Internet looking for opportunities here
> and elsewhere. I am a regular at the job bank. I strike up conversations
> with strangers in case they might be able to lead me to a job in a museum
> and I have fended off a drunken board member who made vague promises of
> employment in exchange for a little quality time at home while his wife
> was away for the weekend. My efforts have led me to an eight-hour-a-week
> position with a college that is establishing its archives. I enjoy the
> work, but I want more of it.
> My requests are twofold: (1) Is there anyone in the Philadelphia
> or nearby communities who does not yet know me who might have time to
> speak? I refuse to believe that there is no work for me to do here and I
> would like to talk to anyone who has any suggestions for continuing this
> job search however mundane, trifling or obvious they may seem. (2) I live
> in Philadelphia, but I am not blind to opportunity, either. If you know
> of an opening anywhere, even if it s with someone who may think that they
> might, maybe, consider help (possibly) but aren t quite sure--I want to
> hear about them. I want them to hear about me. There are collections
> outside of museums and careers within which are not in collections--in all
> these things I am interested.
> If you d like to see my resume (not the bartending one in which I
> have dumbed myself down--graduate degrees and experience are a red flag
> that you re looking for a real job and will leave as soon as you get it),
> I ll email you one in two shakes. I even use that old fashioned post
> office for anyone who wants a hard copy.
> I welcome all inquiries, flames and replies. Please forward this
> to anyone you think may find it useful. You may contact me, Matthew
> Rowley, at:
>
> 209 Cuthbert St.
> No 404
> Philadelphia, PA 19106
> 215.413.0943
> [log in to unmask]
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 17:29:14 -0700
> From: John Chadwick <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: FileMaker Pro Help
>
> At 4:18 PM -0800 1/30/97, Lax, Andrew wrote:
>
> Andy,
>
> There is an Internet discussion group along with archives about FileMaker
> Pro on the Internet. The Web address is:
>
> http://www.blueworld.com/Lists/FMPro/
>
> Hope this helps a bit.
>
> --john chadwick
>
> +-----------------------------------------------+
> John Chadwick
> Working from home
> phone 505-292-3758
> [log in to unmask]
> [log in to unmask]
> +-----------------------------------------------+
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 17:05:39 -0800
> From: Gwen Leth <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: museum operating policies
>
> Greetings:
>
> Hello, I am Gwen Leth, Director of the Columbia River Exhibition of History
> Science and Technology (CREHST) in Richland, Washington. We are a
> combination of old "Hanford Science Center" and new-history and technology
> of the Columbia Basin region. We are in the process of building an 8,000
> sq. ft. facility to tell the dynamic story of the Columbia Basina nd the
> surrounding region including Hanford and local agriculture. Opening is
> planned for late spring of 1997. I am writing to ask for assistance in the
> development of operations policies and guidelines. Would you be willing to
> share the policies which relate to the following topics:
> Allocation of space for exhibits, programs, etc.
> Maintenance guidelines for facility and/or exhibits
> Staffing
> Development of education programs and evalutation methods
> Exhibition philosophy: development, interpretive techniques, evaluations..
> We were funded and managed by the government before privatization in
> Jan. '96. Although most of the above topics have been discussed with our
> Foundation and staff, the policies have yet to be written. We at
> CREHST do not subscribe to the list. Would appreciate any responses
> being sent to the e-mail address. Some of you may have corresponded with
> our Coordinator of Artifacts and Property, Ms. Kathy Lear. I am new to this
> "net surf". Phone number is 509-946-0951.
> Thanks for your assistance.
> Gwen Leth
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 15:51:00 -0600
> From: "Lavarnway, Carrie AgHerMus" <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Time Capsules: Where to Get a New One?
>
> We constructed a time capsule using a 2 foot length of 12 inch pvc sewer
> pipe with the end caps glued on. Our chemistry department put in a nitrogen
> atmosphere for good measure.
>
> John Awald
> Director
> Ag Heritage Museum
> SDSU
> Brookings, SD 57007
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 21:26:42 -0500
> From: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Do volunteers need insurance?
>
> We provide a small policy of $5,000 for accident coverage for our volunteer
> force. It is done as a courtesy to pick up the differance in deductables or
> medicare short fall. As to signing away one's rights - I don't think that is
> possible.
>
> We've never asked a person to sign away rights. Can't imagine why you would
> wnat to. Threat of tort makes one more careful ! Any way a person may sign
> a document to hold harmless but when push comes to shove, I understand such a
> document has no legal validity - I'd check that out with your attorney
> general's office.
>
> Greg Koos
> McLean County Historical Society
> Old Courthouse Museum
> 200 N. Main St.
> Bloomington IL 61701 phone (309) 827-0428
> [log in to unmask]
> http://www.dave-world.com/community/mchs
>
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>
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