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I hope that some list-members might find this of interest:- Museums have featured in the latest edition of the Library Technology Journal - following the issue a few of months ago on Archives. The Journal is available on the web at http://www.sbu.ac.uk/litc/lt/ltcover.html The articles are:- Museums in the learning age David Dawson looks at the valuable work being carried out by UK museums using technology to provide easier access for new audiences, especially in developing the educational potential of their collections, and how they are collaborating with the library and information sector. A Netful of jewels Sophie Sutherland Secretary of the National Museum Director's Conference, introduces the Museum world's report which builds upon New Library Network Visit us any time, anywhere A collaboration lead by mda and the Campaign for Museums will allow the public to wander online throughout the UK's museums and galleries and hopefully plan some visits. Matthew Stiff explains progress on the 24 Hour Museum. Two-way traffic in science education Natasha Stevens explains how the Science Museum is using the Web to interact with schools and colleges, and support various online education projects Inspiring a passion for London Andrew Roberts describes how the Museum of London has responded to the greater emphasis being placed on access and the development of public information resources in Britain's museums A people's history of Brighton A multimedia and multi-faceted presentation of the history of the most famous of seaside towns not only successfully involved local people, but has also proved to be a huge hit with a broader set of visitors to Brighton Museum, explains John Roles Pulling the strands together in Jersey Jon Carter describes how the Jersey Heritage Trust set about achieving an 'integrate-able' database for a multi-site museums service David Dawson Museums New Technology Adviser, Museums and Galleries Commission tel: 0171 233 4200, email [log in to unmask] Visit our website at www.museums.gov.uk David Dawson Museums New Technology Adviser, Museums and Galleries Commission tel: 0171 233 4200, email [log in to unmask] Visit our website at www.museums.gov.uk %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%