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Hey Tony, looking to kill time on the net?  Try filling this out.   Jay

Rebecca Power wrote:

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> I am a graduate student at Southern Connecticut State University and
> research assistant to Dr. Mary Brown, professor of Information Science.
>
> We are interested in your opinion about what skills and knowledge are
> needed to make exhibits.  Please take a few minutes in the next day or
> two to fill out the attached survey. The survey should take less than
> 10 minutes to complete.
>
> Your participation is sincerely appreciated.
>
> Rebecca Power,
> Graduate Student
> Department of Information and Library Science
> Southern Connecticut State University
> New Haven, Connecticut
> [log in to unmask]
>
> 5760 Museum Survey        Fall 2003
>
> Southern Connecticut State University
> New Haven CT 06515
>
> SURVEY CONCERNING MAKING EXHIBITS
>
> We are interested in your opinion about what skills and knowledge are
> needed for non-museum personnel to make exhibits.  Please take a few
> minutes in the next day or two to fill out and e-mail us this survey.
> The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete.
>
> In responding to the survey consider this scenario: An individual who
> has no background in museum work will be planning and implementing an
> exhibit in their organization.
>
> Please indicate how important (critical, helpful, unnecessary) you
> think the following skill and knowledge areas will be to creating a
> successful exhibit. Please type the appropriate number in the space
> provided.
>
> 1 = Critical     2 = Helpful     3 = Unnecessary or better to be
> outsourced
>
> [   ]  Time management
> Knowledge of how much work and time it takes to make exhibits
> Ability to make and follow a timetable
>
> [   ]  Money management
> Knowledge of the costs inherent in exhibits
> Ability to write and monitor a budget
> Ability to write grants
> Ability to fundraise within the community
>
> [   ]  Business considerations
> Ability to write contracts
> Knowledge of organization?s liability
> Knowledge of insurance policy
> Knowledge of security issues
> Knowledge of publicity methods and deadlines
>
> [   ]  Purpose and theme
> Identification of goals at outset
> Written exhibit/display policy
> Development of exhibit idea/theme
> Skilled at researching exhibit topics
>
> [   ]  Exhibit theory
> Knowledge of different kinds of exhibits
> Knowledge of exhibit philosophy
> Knowledge of what makes a successful exhibit
> Knowledge of how people use exhibits
>
> [   ]  Educational theory
> Knowledge of educational philosophies
> Knowledge of how and why people use the organization
> Knowledge of exhibit audience
>
> [   ]  Exhibit and label design
> Ability to create visual design to correspond with theme
> Skilled at technical drawing/drafting
> Skilled at model making
> Skilled at writing and editing labels
> Skilled at graphic design (and appropriate computer applications)
> Knowledge of printing processes and availability
> Knowledge of appropriate label location
>
> [   ]  Spatial considerations
> Knowledge of patron traffic patterns
> Knowledge of exhibit location?s affect on usage
> Knowledge of safety issues in exhibits
> Skilled at drawing designs/layouts
>
> [   ]  Evaluation
> Skilled at conducting evaluative interviews
> Front end evaluation
> Formative evaluation (prototyping)
> Summative (end) evaluation
> Documenting the exhibit
>
> [   ]  Accessibility
> Knowledge of universal design
> Knowledge of disabilities and how they affect exhibit use
> Knowledge of different learning styles
> Ability to build a network of accessibility advisors
> Knowledge of cultural and gender equity in exhibits
>
> [   ]  Conservation
> Knowledge of appropriate display methods for objects
> Knowledge of archival materials (papers, paints, textiles, etc.)
> Knowledge of and ability to control temperature and humidity
> Knowledge of appropriate light levels
>
> [   ]  Application of business techniques
> Knowledge of retail display design
> Knowledge of object display techniques
>
> [   ]  Fabrication and installation techniques
> Skilled at woodworking/power tool use
> Knowledge of exhibit fabrication materials
> Knowledge of exhibit installation techniques
> Knowledge of exhibit lighting
> Knowledge of materials and methods to create labels
> Skilled at fabricating and mounting labels
>
> [   ]  Programming and accompanying materials
> Ability to plan related programs
> Ability to create brochures/take home materials
> Ability to gather books and materials related to theme
> Knowledge of other community resources related to theme
>
> [   ] Additional essential skills or knowledge (please list)
>
> What is the main purpose of a museum?
> [   ]  education      [   ]  entertainment     [   ]  access to
> collection     [   ]  other (please specify)
>
> What is the main purpose of a library?
> [   ]  education      [   ]  entertainment     [   ]  access to
> collection     [   ]  other (please specify)
>
> Should libraries have exhibits?     [   ]  Yes     [   ]  No
>
> What kind of exhibits/displays are appropriate for a library? (Please
> check all that apply.)
>
> [   ]  an exhibit of artwork
> [   ]  a hands-on exhibit
> [   ]  a bulletin board
> [   ]  a traveling exhibit
> [   ]  an exhibit with movable parts
> [   ]  a glass display case
>
> Should museums and libraries partner to create and display exhibits?
>
> [   ]  Yes     [   ]  No
>
> What is your job title?
>
> How many exhibits have you mounted?
> [   ] none   [   ] a few   [   ] major component of job
>
> Thank you for your participation!
>
> Please return this survey to: [log in to unmask]
>
> Dr. Mary E. Brown, Buley 416
> Dept of Information & Library Science
> Southern Connecticut State University
> 501 Crescent Street
> New Haven CT 06515
> [log in to unmask]
> Fax: 1.203.392.5780
>
> Rebecca Power
> Dept of Information & Library Science
> Southern Connecticut State University
> [log in to unmask]
>
> Thank you so much for your time. (Surveys also may be faxed to
> 1.203.392.5780)
>
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--
Jay Higgins
Program/Exhibit Developer
Providence Children's Museum
100 South Street
Providence, RI 02903
401.273.5437 x137

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