List members may recall a posting I placed to gauge interest
     in an Australian based museum list.

     I received 41 responses on and off this list. Two were not
     supportive, 39 were.

     The two who raised concerns focussed on the possibility of
     fragmenting MUSEUM-L.

     The 39 who supported the idea were very enthusiastic to
     carve out a space of relevance to their cultural and
     information needs.

     The National Museum of Australia is pursuing the setting-up
     of a listserve. Funds are being sort and an outcome should
     be known in several weeks.

     Thanks to all for your continued interest.

     Roger Garland
     Manager Public Programs
     National Museum of Australia
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