Allison: I was surprised when I posted a 1/2 time paid job vacancy several weeks ago, for an adventurous "museum builder" type, that only two people responded. I am wondering if it isn't the high expectation of salary that keeps people from joining these "starter" museums to build the kind of experience that benefits both them and the institution in the process. When I was hiring, I always did better chosing someone I had worked with as a volunteer than when I picked someone from an ad, hands-down. I think that route, and building connections still work in this land, but don't forget that starting big may not be possible. Susan Harless [log in to unmask]