We have done something similar to Nan, but it was more of a slideshow (done
in powerpoint).  We just looped it on the flat screen TV in the lobby.
People *do* stop and watch it when they first come in to our museum.  It is
very effective and not terribly time- or money- intensive (aside from the
initial investment for the equipment).  We can also bring a copy with us
when we go speak at schools, Rotary, etc. so that they get a glimpse of what
"happens" at our museum.
-Cass

On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 10:15 AM, Curtis, Nan <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> We use a flat-screen television with a DVD player attached.  We make a
> "movie" that contains announcements of our upcoming activities as well as
> images of objects from our collections and images of past activities (i.e.,
> children participating in hands-on art activity, attendees at receptions).
>  We have found this to be a very effective and streamlined way of keeping
> people abreast.
>
>
> Nan Curtis
> Director
> MSC Forsyth Center Galleries
> 110 N. Main
> Bryan, TX  77803
> 979 845 9251
> http://forsyth.tamu.edu
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Behalf Of Billesbach, Ann
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> Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Electronic message signs
>
> My institution is considering installing electronic signage in our museum.
>  Our initial plan is to install a mid-size monitor in our lobby, next to our
> visitor services/security desk, where we can inform visitors of upcoming
> events and exhibitions, welcome special tour groups, advertise sales in our
> museum store, and promote other history/culture-related activities in our
> area.  We'd love to hear from other museum staff who have used electronic
> signs for similar purposes.  Were you pleased with the results?  What should
> we consider in selecting a vender and type of sign?  If you had it to do
> over, would you choose to install this type of signage in your museum?  Any
> information, opinions and tips will be much appreciated.
>
>
>
> Ann E. Billesbach
> Associate Director
> Museum and Historic Sites Division
> Nebraska State Historical Society
> P.O. Box 82554
>  Lincoln  NE  68501
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> f:  (402)471-3314
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