Our units set off an alarm when taken out the front door (not at the courtyard door or emergency exits). Not sure whether this was programmed by the manufacturer or by our Technology department – I can put you in touch if you’re interested, although the solution mentioned below seems much simpler and less susceptible.

Irene

Irene Peters |Interim Head of Conservation | MIM—Musical Instrument Museum

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From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of K Blackwell
Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2011 3:57 PM
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Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] audio handset

In other museums, I've seen them hold a photo id for the duration of the tour at the return desk.

Kathryn

On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 6:39 PM, Robert Patrick Connolly (rcnnolly) <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Although we have not had any problem with disappearing hand held audio tour units, we are curious if anyone has creative means for being certain the units are returned before the visitor leaves the Museum?

Thanks,

Robert

Robert P. Connolly, PhD
Director, C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa
1987 Indian Village Drive, Memphis, Tennessee 38109
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Associate Professor, Anthropology
The University of Memphis 38152
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