For a new project, I'm in the process of collecting information about using interactive computing / multimedia computing to get children interested in reading books. And this automation would be used in an exhibition gallery setting -- using the computers would be part of the experience of visiting the gallery, along with viewing historic children's books, prints, drawings, as well as hearing staff talk about what's on exhibit. I am aware of some of the software aimed at teaching literacy -- such as the Learning Company's Reader Rabbit series. I am also aware of the interactive books issued by Broderbund, Voyager, Knowledge Adventure, and (what seems like) a growing host of other companies, not to mention Microsoft. What I'm curious to learn is if there are any in the museum field (especially the children's museum field) who are using such technology to stimuate such an interest. Also, given the reasoning that analagous situations may also yield some useful information, I'd be curious to learn who is using automation in a gallery setting to get children interested in math, or art, or music, and so forth. Respond as you wish, either to me singly or to the list. I'm grateful for any and all help. Stephen Ferguson Special Collections Princeton University Library One Washington Road Princeton, NJ 08544 Tel: 609-258-3165 Fax: 609-258-4105 E-mail: [log in to unmask]