Sometimes people get intimidated by the idea of evaluating a program or an exhibit by observing visitors-how to go about it, how to blend in, what to record, etc. But, it's such a wonderful evaluation tool! How do others conduct observations of visitors in their exhibits or interpretive programs? If you are interested in evaluation and would like to participate in this discussion, consider joining the American Association for State and Local History's Visitors' Voices evaluation and audience research affinity group. Visitors' Voices brings together AASLH members, and others, who are interested in evaluation and audience research in history institutions. Whether you are just getting started in visitor research or you're an experienced researcher - or somewhere in the middle - you are welcome to join us! Membership is FREE, and open to everyone; you do not have to be an AASLH member. Get started by joining our online discussion group at <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aaslh-visitorsvoices/> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aaslh-visitorsvoices/. ============================================================ Anne Guernsey Coordinator of Volunteers, Evaluation, and Statistics The Connecticut Historical Society One Elizabeth Street Hartford, CT 06105 (860) 236-5621 ext. 256 Fax: (860) 236-2664 www.chs.org <http://www.chs.org/> <http://www.chs.org/> Join us for one of our coming events! Visit <http://www.chs.org/calendar> www.chs.org/calendar for a complete listing. ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).