I've been following a recent thread on the PRFORUM discussion list regarding institutional policies delineating employee use of the Internet. I'm interested to know if any museums on the list have developed such a policy. To paraphrase from a post by Tom Varga at PRFORUM (6/17/97): "The Internet will be used for some personal or networking time, but if this effects the overall competitiveness of a company or a staff member within the company, than any productivity gains and competitive advantage from the Internet is lost....The aim is not to show distrust (of employees), but to set down the guidelines for the use of the Internet just as with other items....to allow the Internet not to be encompassed in some form of policy is both dangerous and negligent." I think this is an issue museums need to address, and I'm wondering who out there has done it or is considering it. Anne W. Ackerson Independent Consultant - Providing Management, Development & Creative Services to Cultural Institutions 109 N. 9th St. Olean, NY 14760-2099 103604,[log in to unmask]