:@)))) -----Original Message----- From: melissa kennedy <[log in to unmask]> Newsgroups: bit.listserv.museum-l To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Date: Tuesday, June 29, 1999 5:51 PM Subject: list function >I recently joined this listing as a way to receive announcements for job >postings at museums. I found this list on the AMA web page along with other >links and web pages for employment opportunities at museums. When I received >my first days worth of 50+ postings I was rather confused, surprised, and >frustrated to receive such a large amount of email that was messages of >bickering about the proper use of the list, forwards, and commentary on world >problems. I am rather surprised by such a use for a list that has been >endorsed by the AMA as a source for job postings, but more so I am rather >offended by some of the statements in terms of recent college graduates and >people trying to break into the museum scene. I will have to agree with the >message that noted "Had I received such a slap on the wrist for asking what I >thought was a worthwhile question, I would probably have wondered if I had >chosen the right career path to trod down!" This is just a kind reminder that >there are people reading and not responding and fit the description of what >you may be discussing. How the list is utilized creates what it is and today >over half of the postings I received were arguments about the use of the >list—no resumes and only a few job postings. > >I am sending this as a 'new-comer' and I guess a statement for my >understanding of what the list was advertised to be. My impression was that >this was a list to assist in finding job openings and yet I have more email >about how this may not be not the place to find a job. May I suggest that the >list be used for what it is advertised as—a source for job opportunities and >museum information. > >Many apologies for contributing to more email not relating to a museum job or information. > >========================================================= >Important Subscriber Information: > >The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://museums.state.nm.us/nmmnh/museum-l.html. 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). ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://museums.state.nm.us/nmmnh/museum-l.html. 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).