I may be mistaken, but I think the original poster simply replied to a museum list posting without changing the 'send to' address, and thus mistakenly eMailed the entire list (as I've done). After all (again, if I remember the post correctly) the cv was addressed to an individual. Jim > As a recent graduate (currently employed, but who > knows about the future), I concur. I was under > the impression that targetted mailing, with a > cover letter tailored to the individual > institution is far more professional. This seems > a little too desperate ("will curate for food?"). > > I don't object to job postings on the list, and I > wouldn't object to advertisements of a relevant, > professional nature if there was some sort of key > in the header: "ADV: Travelling Exhibit > Available," for example. > > > Clare Cronin > (my opinions only) -------------------------------------------- Jim Angus Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Director of Internet Resources/Information Technology 900 Exposition Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90007 (213) 744-3317 [log in to unmask] http://cwis.usc.edu:80/lacmnh