I was a member until I discovered it was an organization for collection
managers.  The organizational publications did't address computers in
exhibits or other non-administative topics.  Offering people like me a
chance to explore the "new MCN" might increase you membership.

On Tue, 31 Oct 1995, Allison Smith wrote:

> >From:    IN%"[log in to unmask]"   "Museum discussion list"
> >To:      Multiple recipients of list MUSEUM-L <[log in to unmask]>
> >Subject: MCN-L available to MCN members
> >
> >Announcing a new service for MCN Members
> >
> >The Museum Computer Network is pleased to announce the availability of a
> >discussion list for its members.  The list will serve as a means of
> >communication among the membership, and between members of MCN and the
> >Board of Directors. It will be used to post periodic news releases of
> >interest to MCN members.  Among these will be updates of legislation
> >effecting telecommunications, new initiatives in the use of information
> >technologies by museums, project updates, and more.
> >
> >
> >MCN members may subscribe to the list by sending a message like the
> >following to [log in to unmask]
> >
> >                subscribe mcn-l [log in to unmask]
> >                (replace mcn's address with your own)
> >
> >The a digest of the list is also available.
> >
> >                subscribe mcn-digest [log in to unmask]
> >                (replace mcn's address with your own)
> >
> >
> >You may also send a message to the list manager, Kathy Jones-Garmil
> >([log in to unmask]), and the subscription will be processed for you.  If
> >you use this service, please indicate whether you want mcn-l, mcn-digest,
> >or both.
> >
> >Please note, subscription to the list is open to MCN members only.
> >Because of this, subscription requests will be verified.
>
> WHY did MCN choose to open the list only to its members?  I was a member for
> a few years, until the subscription costs became too much for my income.
> However, a list such as this would be of great interest to me.
>
> Is there a reason for being so exclusive?
> Allison Smith
>
>
>
>
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>          Allison A. Smith
>    University of Wisconsin-Madison
>  Division of Information Technology
>       Product Sales and Repair                  "You-a break it....
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