On Mon, 27 Nov 1995 [log in to unmask] wrote:
> Also, how many people think the main reason to have a Web site is
> to increase museum thruput. That is, how many believe that the main
> purpose for the Web is to attract more people to the real museum? I tend
> to think that very few people actually developing web sites have that goal
> in mind. I do think a lot of Webbies use such a tact to rationalize the
> existence of the site. Any thoughts?
I believe a much more reasonable rationalization for a museum web page is
to expand the museum's audience beyond the local region.
Susan Wageman
Grants Coordinator [log in to unmask]
The Tech Museum of Innovation (408) 279-7178
145 West San Carlos Street fax (408) 279-7149
San Jose, CA 95113 http://www.thetech.org