Succinctly put,

There are plenty oof alternative resources for finding a job. Something
many of us are seeking. This is not the appropriate forum for self
promotion. I am firmly against posting resumes on the list.

Scott Marchand

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>Initially it appeared that most people were opposed to using this list to
>post resumes, but the last few messages seem to be suggesting that as long
>as people clearly state in the subject line that they're sending a resume,
>then it would somehow be acceptable.  While clearly stating the subject
>might make posting a resume more palatable to those who don't want to read
>them, it only encourages people to send them in the hopes that there will
>still be the off chance that someone will contact them.  This misses the
>point.  Not only am I not interested in reading them (and am in no position
>to hire anyone), but to me posting resumes (clearly identified, sent as
>attached files, or otherwise) seems to go against the nature of this list.
>It has been my impression that this list is for the discussion of
>museum-related topics, conference announcements, job openings, etc.--NOT
>self-advertising!
>
>Many people who subscribe to this list, myself included, are seeking museum
>jobs, but do not post resumes because we do not want this to become a forum
>for job seeking.  I do not want to feel I have to send my resume to this
>list just to keep my bases covered.  PLEASE keep Museum-L resume free!
>
>Andrea Shapiro