Hi Jerry,

It's not quite as good as practical experience, but just in case you're unaware of it, the Collections Trust published a short paper on exactly this subject a little while ago. It's online at http://www.collectionslink.org.uk/online_publishing/la_sites.

Let me know how you get on!

All best,

Nick

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-----Original Message-----
From: Museums Computer Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jerry Weber
Sent: 10 June 2008 14:00
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: breaking away from local authroity website

Dear all,

I have just taken up the post at Northampton Museum whcih includes
responsibility for devlopment our web precense.

We are looking at detaching ourselves from the Corporate website which
you can see is very restrictive and does not offer much oppurtunity for
creativity.
http://www.northampton.gov.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID
=135.

However, we will have to make the case with the IT Team for starting a
seperate website.  Are there any list members who have practical
expereice of making the case for moving away from the local authoity
website? Any help would be much appreciated.  Please get in touch with
me to either chat on the phone or I could come and visit.

best wishes

Jerry


Jerry Weber

Collections & Information Access Officer



Northampton Museum & Art Gallery

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Northampton

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