Colleagues, My direct and quick response is that this very defintion is too broad. With regards Lilja Árnadóttir ICOM Iceland Gary Edson <[log in to unmask] To: [log in to unmask] DU> cc: Sent by: Subject: Definition of a Museum International Council of Museums Discussion List <[log in to unmask] .LSOFT.COM> 07.10.2003 14:50 Please respond to International Council of Museums Discussion List Colleagues: The following is one of the definition that has been suggested. What are your thoughts about this idea. Does it adequately describe a "museum," or is it too broad, too limiting, too inclusive, or too exclusive? A MUSEUM IS AN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES THE PUBLIC BY INTERPRETING SCIENTIFIC, CULTURAL AND/OR NATURAL HERITAGE THROUGH THE USE OF A PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND OFTEN OBJECTS. MUSEUMS THAT HOLD COLLECTIONS CARE FOR THEM AS A PUBLIC TRUST AND PRESERVE THEM FOR THE FUTURE. Gary Edson - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Change ICOM-L subscription options, unsubscribe, and search the archives at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/icom-l.html - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Change ICOM-L subscription options, unsubscribe, and search the archives at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/icom-l.html