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Re: Science Center Cooperatives?
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Eric Siegel <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:28:33 -0400
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cool idea Rachel.  I have not heard of the cooperative model in museums or science centers.  As far as a toy library or exchange, I have not heard of that either, but it is also a great idea.  congrats for thinking out of the sphere.

eric siegel
On Jun 30, 2011, at 9:24 PM, Rachel Garcia wrote:

> ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers
> Incorporated, a worldwide network of science museums and related institutions.
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> Hello Everyone,
> I am working to get a science center (or as I call it a science play-space) in Knox County, OH, a county with about 60,000 people, mainly rural, but with two colleges and a county seat of almost 20,000.  I've been thinking a lot about funding, and how to make it work in a place where a lot of people have low incomes.  I believe we can get some local funding for infrastructure and "stuff", but salaries and ongoing costs will be very difficult.  I was wondering if anyone has tried or knows anything about using cooperative models for running such a place.  
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> For example, I was thinking about people gaining membership, and "ownership" by putting in a certain number of hours or money that would allow them unlimited use of the space for a certain time period.  I've seen this model used at food coops- time worked gives discounts, but I've never heard of it for a science center.
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> Also I was wondering has any science center ever had a science toy library or toy exchange?  If you have thought of it, or have done it, do you have any thoughts to share?
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> Thank you for sharing all the great stuff on this list serve!
> 
> Rachel Garcia
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