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.-CassOn 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
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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
p: (402)471-3499
f: (402)471-3314
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